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MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI Quick Start Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the MSI
B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI
®
motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how
to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations.
Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You
may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.

Preparing Tools and Components

AMD
AM4 CPU
®
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit
Chassis
SATA DVD Drive
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Graphics Card
Phillips Screwdriver
A Package of Screws
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI ® motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.

  • Page 2: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc Quick Start...
  • Page 3 Important If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink. Quick Start...

  • Page 4: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Front Panel Header

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

  • Page 6: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...

  • Page 7: Installing Sata Drives

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

  • Page 8: Installing A Graphics Card

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

  • Page 9: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components ................1 Installing a Processor ..................... 2 Installing DDR4 memory ..................4 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 5 Installing the Motherboard ..................6 Installing SATA Drives..................... 7 Installing a Graphics Card ..................8 Connecting Peripheral Devices ................
  • Page 13 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ............39 JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors ............. 40 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ................ 41 EZ Debug LED ....................... 42 BIOS Setup ......................43 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 43 Resetting BIOS ...................... 44 Updating BIOS ....................... 44 EZ Mode ........................
  • Page 14 Create Arrays ......................98 Delete Arrays ......................99 Swap Arrays ......................100 Manage Spares ....................101 Change the Controller Options ................102 Booting the system from an array ..............102 Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages ........... 102 Change the Staggered Spinup Count ..............103 Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID ..............

  • Page 15: Safety Information

    Safety Information y 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. y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory y Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) ƒ Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD ®...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page Realtek ALC1220 Codec ® Audio y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio y Supports Optical S/PDIF output B450 Chipset ® y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports y 1x M.2 slot (M2_2, Key M)* ƒ Supports PCIe 2.0 x4 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices ®...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 ® ƒ Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz) up to 1.73 Gbps speed. WiFi & Bluetooth ƒ Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0, BLE,4.2, 5.0 ƒ 1 x M2_3 slot with E key (Wi-Fi mode) y 1x Flash BIOS Button y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports...
  • Page 19 Continued from previous page y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector y 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector y 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector y 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors y 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) y 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors (support additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector...
  • Page 20 X-BOOST Software y GAMING APP y MYSTIC LIGHT y GAMING LAN MANAGER y Nahimic Audio y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Norton Internet Security Solution ™ y Google Chrome , Google Toolbar, Google Drive ™...

  • Page 21: Jcorsair1 Connector Specification

    Continued from previous page y Protection ƒ M.2 Shield ƒ PCIe Steel Armor ƒ PCIe Steel Slot y Performance ƒ Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology ƒ DDR4 Boost ƒ CORE Boost ƒ GAME Boost ƒ USB with type A+C ƒ AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 y Network ƒ...

  • Page 22: Package Contents

    Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: y Motherboard y Driver DVD y User Manual y Quick Installation Guide y Case Stand-off Notification y I/O Shielding y Antenna x2 y SATA 6G Cable x2 y RGB LED Extension cable 80cm x1 y SATA Cable Labels y Case Badge...

  • Page 23: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI DisplayPort 2 Channel DDR4 Memory 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 PCI Express Bus Realtek ALC1220 Audio Jacks NV6797 Super I/O PCIe x1 PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard PCIe x1 Switch PCIe x1 1 x M.2 PCIe x4 Switch Switch CHIPSET 1 x M.2 2x SATA 6Gb/s...

  • Page 24: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Flash BIOS Audio Ports Port USB 3.2 DisplayPort Gen2 PS/2 Type-A USB 2.0 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen1 Optical S/PDIF-Out Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Flash BIOS Button y Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 45 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button.

  • Page 25: Realtek Audio Console

    Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Jack Status Profiles y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
  • Page 26 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 27 Installing antennas 1. Screw the antennas tight to the antenna connectors as shown below. 2. Orient the antennas. Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 28: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components Processor Socket DIMMA1 DIMMA2 CPU_PWR2 CPU_FAN1 DIMMB1 CPU_PWR1 JRGB2 DIMMB2 JCORSAIR1 PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN4 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN1 M2_1 PCI_E1 M2_2 PCI_E2 SATA▼5▲6 SATA▼3▲4 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 SATA▼1▲2 PCI_E5 JBAT1 JFP2 JFP1 JAUD1 JRAINBOW1 JRGB1 JUSB3 SYS_FAN2 JUSB2 JCOM1 JUSB1 JPWRLED1 JCI1 JTPM1...
  • Page 29 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4 Fan Connectors CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMMB2 DIMM Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1...

  • Page 30: Processor Socket

    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 ®...

  • Page 31: Dimm Slots

    Due to AM4 processor/memory controller official specification limitation, the frequency of memory modules may operate lower than the marked value under the default state. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Overview of Components...

  • Page 32: Pci_E1~5: Pcie Expansion Slots

    *** For Athlon™ with Radeon Vega Graphics processors 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.

  • Page 33: M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to use M.2 Shield. M2_1 https://youtu.be/NwtQBpkUazs M2_2 Installing M.2 SSD 1. Move the position of the standoffs 3. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with according to your M.2 SSDs length if the supplied M.2 screw.

  • Page 34: Sata1~6: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.

  • Page 35: Cpu_Pwr1~2, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V CPU_PWR2 Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground ATX_PWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB...

  • Page 36: Jusb1~2: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. USB0- USB1- USB0+ USB1+ Ground Ground No Pin Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

  • Page 37: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~4: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: 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. When you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a fan connector in PWM mode, the fan speed will always maintain at 100%, which might create a lot of noise.

  • Page 38: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis (default) intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Jrgb1~2, Jrainbow1: Rgb Led Connectors

    Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). 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. Overview of Components...

  • Page 41: Jcorsair1: Corsair Connector

    The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. Once all items are connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with MSI's software. JCORSAIR1 Data...

  • Page 42: Ez Debug Led

    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.

  • Page 43: Bios Setup

    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.

  • Page 44: 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. Press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
  • Page 45 Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI ® website and rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM. And then, save the MSI.ROM file to the root of USB flash drive. Important Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by Flash BIOS Button.

  • Page 46: 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. Screenshot A-XMP switch Setup Mode switch...
  • Page 47 y Information display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons on left side to display related information. y Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, HD audio controller, AHCI/ RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control, Windows 10 WHQL Support and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button.

  • Page 48: Advanced Mode

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

  • Page 49: Settings

    SETTINGS System Status f 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 50 [Disabled] Disables this function. fPCIe SlotX Lanes Configuration PCIe lanes configuration is for MSI M.2 Xpander / MSI M.2 Xpander-Z / Other M.2 PCIe storage card. The options in this item will vary with the installed processor. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors.
  • Page 51 fIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.
  • Page 52 f Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. fErP Ready [Disabled] Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. [Enabled] Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP regulation.
  • Page 53 fWake Up Event By [BIOS] Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system. [BIOS] Activates the following items, set wake up events of these items. [OS] The wake up events will be defined by OS. fResume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm.

  • Page 54: Boot

    f Secure Erase+ Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to effectively wipe all data from a SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+. f Intel (R) I211 Gigabit Shows driver information and configuration of the Ethernet controller parameter.
  • Page 55 f User Password Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show Installed. f Password Check [Setup] Selects a condition that will request the password.

  • Page 56: Save & Exit

    fChassis Intrusion [Disabled] Enables or disables recording messages while the chassis is opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch. [Enabled] Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message. [Reset] Clear the warning message.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 f Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. f Advanced DRAM Configuration 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.
  • Page 59 f DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. f Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the memory has been replaced.
  • Page 60 fSpread Spectrum (optional) This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by modulating clock generator pulses. [Enabled] Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) problem. [Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock. Important If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Oc Profile

    OC PROFILE f 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 63: Hardware Monitor

    HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature & Speed Fan Manage Setting Buttons Temperature/ Voltage display f Temperature & Speed Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. f Fan Manage ƒ PWM - allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation. ƒ...

  • Page 64: Software Description

    Software Description Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows ® 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows 10 disc into your optical drive. ® 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

  • Page 65: App Manager

    Motherboard Information - shows the model name of motherboard. y Total Install/ Update - click on this tab to update/ install all the applications. Important Please note that, once you uninstall the APP MANAGER, all the MSI applications and software will be uninstalled simultaneously. Software Description...

  • Page 66: 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 67 1. Select the Live Update tab. 2. 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. 3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process.

  • Page 68: 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 69 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. y Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.
  • Page 70 Option Buttons - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. y Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. y Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed. y DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side.
  • Page 71 7. 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. ® 8. Press Refresh on the MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and ® OC functions are working properly.

  • Page 72: Gaming App

    3. Connect your android device and motherboard to the same local area network. 4. Run MSI GAMING APP APP on your android device. ® 5. Press the Remote Control Setting icon on the MSI GAMING APP APP to find the ® paired device Name you set in the Remote Control Setting panel.
  • Page 73 Eye Rest Eye Rest allows you to optimize the display on your monitor. y EyeRest - reduces blue-light of your LED backlit screen, in order to protect your eyes. y Gaming - automatically increase contrast ratio of your screen. y Movie - automatically increase dynamic contrast ratio of your screen. y Customize - allows you to adjust gamma, contrast and color balance for your screen.
  • Page 74 ƒ Login Keys - provides hotkey login function. ƒ MSI Smart Keys - allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. y Hotkey Manager - allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. y Current Hotkeys - shows all existing hotkeys.
  • Page 75 Mouse Master Mouse Master provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse. DPI Setting Delay Time Default Button Macro Hot Key DPI Hot Key Mouse Action Action List Test Area Edit Buttons Clear Button Load Button Save Button y Delay Time - allows you to apply a delay time in mouse macro.
  • Page 76 VR Ready It will optimize the performance of your system to ensure everything is VR Ready. VR ON/ OFF Applications y VR ON/ OFF -enables or disables VR settings. y Applications - appears when you turn on the VR support. It allows you to close some applications to optimize the system for better VR experience.

  • Page 77: X-Boost

    X-BOOST The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards. Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the current system environment.
  • Page 78 STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device. Important Please note that you can only select one mode at a time from Easy or Advance page as MSI X-BOOST function. The improved transfer rate/ access speed will vary with the USB/ storage device. Software Description...

  • Page 79: Mystic Light

    MYSTIC LIGHT MYSTIC LIGHT is an application allows you to control LED lights of MSI products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software. Main Screen The Main screen is used to configure what devices need to be synchronized and LED light effect options.
  • Page 80 You can also change settings for single device. To do that, you have to click the sync bubble twice and make it turn gray as below. Then you go to DEVICE SETTING and click SETTING. click SETTING After that, the computer will open a different windows and you can modify LED there individually.
  • Page 81 If you wish to customize multiple device at the same time, click the bubble until it turn red like below. Use the LIGHT EFFECT & COLOR section on the main menu to make change. Note: Currently only GTX 1080 Ti Lightning -/X/Z and GTX 1080 Ti Gaming -/X Trio supports Light Speed/Brightness and no device supports Direction.
  • Page 82 Motherboard Screen The motherboard screen is used to configure the LED light effect of the motherboard. SYNC ALL Return Button Motherboard ON/ OFF ALL LED Name PROFILE Live Preview LED AREA Light Effect Apply Button Options Save Button Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models. y Return Button - returns to the main screen.

  • Page 83: Mystic Light Party

    This section allows you to control LED across different platform. The pre-requisite is that the platforms should all be connected within the same local network. Refer to device support list web page. https://www.msi.com/Landing/Mystic-Light-Party. PARTY Upon clicking PARTY, this window would pop out. On your master platform, click create a host group.
  • Page 84 The group has been created. The other computers in the same local network are able to join the group with MYSTIC LIGHT software. DELETE Group Button Control Group Button Invitation Status Indicator Group In/Out Status ƒ DELETE Group Button - deletes the group. ƒ...
  • Page 85 Group Control Panel If everything is set up properly, you can see your slave platform on master platform MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY window. APPLY button Light Effect Options Invite Button Color Selection Group Members Icon At the panel below, you may apply different LED settings and color to the selected platform.
  • Page 86 y Invite Button - enters the INVITE screen. y Light Effect Options - allow you to customize lighting effect. Always on Breathe Random Flash Double flash Marquee Rainbow Sound beat y Color Selection - allows you to change color. Inviting Member Click the Invite button in the Group Control Panel to enter the INVITE screen.

  • Page 87: Smart Tool

    SMART TOOL SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive, and it can also create a super RAID. Main menu After installing and activating SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Smart Tool or SUPER RAID.
  • Page 88 SUPER RAID This utility allows you to create a super RAID in Windows system. To create a super RAID: 1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. 2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type. y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 3.

  • Page 89: 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’...

  • Page 90: Gaming Lan Manager

    GAMING LAN MANAGER GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 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 91 Configuring Bandwidth This section describes how to configure Internet Provider Speed. You can configure default internet upload and download bandwidth from the Network Test tab on the GAMING LAN MANAGER window. Important Before using the GAMING LAN MANAGER for the first time, you should use the Test Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider.

  • Page 92: Nahimic 3

    Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 3 is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please use the Driver Disc with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI’ s official website. Audio Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 3’...
  • Page 93 ƒ Voices - it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from -12 to +12 dB. ƒ Bass - increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. ƒ Treble - increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12 y Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values.
  • Page 94 Sound Tracker Tab The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are.

  • Page 95: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration 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 96 Using the utility to accomplish the procedures y Initialize Disk(s) - To initialize a new disk drive for data storage. y Create Array - Create arrays at different RAID levels (depending on the license level for the system) y Delete Array(s) - Delete an array. y Swap Two Arrays - Change the array order, especially for the AMD-RAID bootable array.

  • Page 97: Initialize Disks

    Initialize Disks New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an AMD-RAID array. Initialization writes AMD-RAID configuration information (metadata) to a disk. Important If a disk is part of an AMD-RAID array, the disk cannot be selected for initialization. To initialize the disk anyway, delete the AMD-RAID array.

  • Page 98: Create Arrays

    Create Arrays Arrays can be created after the disks are initialized. Important For redundant arrays, the Create process is not finished until after the operating system and AMD-RAID OS drivers have been installed and the system has booted to the operating system. However, the arrays are immediately available to use for either a bootable array or a data array.

  • Page 99: Delete Arrays

    Delete Arrays Important Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that is on the array. This action cannot be undone and it is very unlikely the data can be recovered. To delete an array 1. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Delete Array and press Enter. AMD-RAID Array Configuration Deletes one or more arrays that are configured on this controller Arrays...

  • Page 100: Swap Arrays

    Swap Arrays Use the Swap Two Arrays option to arrange arrays in a different order. Important If more than one array is created, install the operating system to any of them. However, a small amount of boot information is always written to a disk(s) in the first array (Array 1) of the Array section, regardless on which array the operating system is installed.

  • Page 101: Manage Spares

    Manage Spares This option allows the user to assign or unassign global or dedicated spares. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Manage Host Spare(s) and press Enter to enter submenu. AMD-RAID Array Configuration Assign Global Hot Spare(s) Arrays Disks 1----RAID0, 999GB, Normal(R/W)

  • Page 102: Change The Controller Options

    Change the Controller Options Controller Options allows the user to configure options for the boot sequence. At the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight Controller Options and press Enter to enter submenu. AMD-RAID Array Configuration Toggles whether BIOS installs INT13 support Arrays Disks 1----RAID0, 999GB, Normal(R/W)

  • Page 103: Change The Staggered Spinup Count

    Change the Staggered Spinup Count Depending on a system’ s power supply load-rating, you might want to limit the number of disks that are spun-up together when a system is powered on. 1. At the Controller Options submenu, use the arrow keys to highlight Set Staggered Spinup Count and press Enter.

  • Page 104: Using Uefi To Create A 2.2Tb Raid

    Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID If you plan to create a RAID volume greater than 2.2TB, you can only manually create the RAID array in UEFI mode. The steps are described below. WARNING Create raid array will erase all the data stored on hard drives! Make sure to back up your files! There is no way to reverse the process! 1.

  • Page 105: Installing Raid Driver

    2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with AMD RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ƒ To make an AMD RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Chipset\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\ RAID_AM4 3.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 107: Regulatory Notices

    이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주 y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모 for further recycling information. 든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
  • Page 108 Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio...
  • Page 109 Products designed to be operated del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva at closer proximities, such as tablet computers, ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati comply with applicable EU requirements in typical venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del...
  • Page 110 CARBON MAX WIFI. 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. 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.

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