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  • Page 1 Intel 500 series BIOS USER GUIDE Motherboard...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting fans ....................55 Resetting BIOS ...................... 56 Updating BIOS ....................... 56 Updating BIOS with M-FLASH ............... 56 Updating the BIOS with MSI Center ..............57 Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button ............57 Notices ......................... 58 Copyright ....................... 58 Revision History ....................

  • Page 3: Uefi Bios

    UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset’s capabilities.

  • Page 4: 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 ∙ The BIOS setup screens, options and settings in this manual are for reference only and may vary from the motherboard you purchased.

  • Page 5: Bios Setting Mode

    BIOS Setting Mode It provides two modes for you to configure BIOS: EZ mode and Advanced mode. Please press F7 to switch between these two modes. EZ Mode At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting.
  • Page 6 ∙ 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).
  • Page 7 ∙ 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.
  • Page 8 ▪ 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. ▪...

  • Page 9: Advanced Mode

    Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection Menu display ∙ BIOS menu selection - the following options are available: ▪ SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices. ▪...

  • Page 10: Settings Menu

    SETTINGS Menu This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices. System Status The System Status sub-menu allows you to set the system clock and view system information. ▶ System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day>...

  • Page 11: Advanced

    ▶ SATA PortX/ M2_X/ U2_X Shows the information of connected SATA/ M.2/ U.2 devices. ⚠ Important If the connected SATA/ M.2/ U.2 device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2/ U.2 cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.
  • Page 12 ▶ PCIe/PCI Sub-system Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEG0 - Max Link Speed Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. [Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
  • Page 13 ▶ PEG3 - Max Link Speed Sets PCI Express protocol 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. [Gen4] Enables PCIe Gen4 support only.
  • Page 14 ▶ PCI Express Root Port 8 ASPM Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving. ▶ PCI Express Root Port 9 ASPM Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving. ▶ PCI Express Root Port 21 ASPM Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.
  • Page 15 ▶ Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ VGA Card Detection Allows the system to detect if there any discrete VGA card. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. ▶...
  • Page 16 ▶ Onboard Wi-Fi/BT Module Control Enables or disables the onboard WiFi and Bluetooth functions. ▶ SATA 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 17 ▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu is only available with the CPU integrate with IGP. ▶ Initiate Graphic Adapter Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device. [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display.
  • Page 18 ▶ Intel (R) Thunderbolt Sets the thunderbolt device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enables or disables the thunderbolt device support. ▶ Wake From Thunderbolt(TM) Device Enables or disables the system wake up by thunderbolt device. ▶...
  • Page 19 ▶ GPIO filter Enables or disables GPIO filter. Enables GPIO filter to avoid electrical noise on chipset GPIOs during hotplug of 12V USB devices. ▶ DTBT Controller 0 Configuration Sets the DTBT configuration. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ DTBT Controller 0 Enables or disables DTBT controller 0.
  • Page 20 ▶ USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the sub- menu. ▶ XHCI Hand-off Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support. Enables this item for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature. ▶ Legacy USB Support Sets Legacy USB function support.
  • Page 21 ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port. ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Settings Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ Device Mode Selects an operating mode for parallel port. [STD Printer Mode] Printer port mode [SPP]...
  • Page 22 ▶ System Power Fault Protection Enables or disables the protection (shut down status) for system when detecting abnormal voltage input. [Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operation and remain the shut down status. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ USB Standby Power at S4/S5 Enables or disables the standby power for all USB ports.
  • Page 23 ▶ Resume By PCI/ PCI-E/ Networking Device Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI/ PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers, onboard WiFi or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe/ LAN/ WiFi device is detected.

  • Page 24: Boot

    ▶ 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+. ▶ M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN4 S Fan Control Sets the LED color and fan duty percentage of M.2 XPANDER-Z fan.
  • Page 25 ▶ POST Beep Enables or disables the beep sound during system POST. ▶ MSI Fast Boot MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. When enabled, the USB, PS2 and SATA devices will not be detected while booting. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time.

  • Page 26: Security

    Security Use this menu to set the administrator password and the user password for system security. This menu also allows you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password.
  • Page 27 ▶ Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶ Security Device Support Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. ▶ TPM Device Selection Selects TPM device: PTT or dTPM. [PTT] Select it for Firmware TPM (Intel Platform Trust technology) [dTPM] Select it for Discrete TPM (Software TPM).

  • Page 28: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. ▶ Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system. ▶ Save Changes Save current changes. ▶ Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. ▶...

  • Page 29: Oc Menu

    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. ∙...
  • Page 30 ▶ 2-Core Ratio Limit Allows you to set the CPU ratio for this single CPU core. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio. ▶ 3-Core Ratio Limit Allows you to set the CPU ratio for this single CPU core. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.
  • Page 31 ▶ Target CPU Turbo Ratio Group 3 Sets the target CPU Turbo ratio value for assigned CPU cores group 3. 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. ▶...
  • Page 32 ▶ Target CPU Turbo Ratio Group 8 Sets the target CPU Turbo ratio value for assigned CPU cores group 8. 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. ▶...
  • Page 33 ▶ CPU Ratio Mode Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading. ▶...
  • Page 34 ▶ Core 9 Hyper-Threading Enables or disable Hyper-Threading technology for this single core. ▶ Active Processor Cores Allows you to select the number of active CPU cores. ▶ Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU from overheating.
  • Page 35 ▶ Long Duration Power Limit (W) Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. ▶ Long Duration Maintained (s) Sets the maintaining time for Long duration power Limit(W). ▶ Short Duration Power Limit (W) Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode. ▶...
  • Page 36 ▶ TVB Points Temperature(℃) Sets the point temperature of TVB. ▶ TVB Points Ratio Offset Sets the CPU offset ratio for the TVB point temperature set above. ▶ FCLK Frequency Sets FCLK Frequency for early power on. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base clock frequency.
  • Page 37 ▶ Ring Ratio 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 Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
  • Page 38 ▶ Dynamic Frequency Search Mode Sets the search mode of the dynamic BCLK. This item is available when the Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled. [Once] Run once in the next system boot. [Each Power On] Run in every time when system is powered on. ▶...
  • Page 39 ▶ Memory Try It ! It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. ▶ DRAM Timing Mode Selects the memory timing mode. [Auto] The setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory channel.
  • Page 40 ▶ tWTR Sets the write to read delay time. ▶ tWTR_L Sets the internal write transaction to internal read command time . ▶ tRRD Sets the RAS to RAS delay time. ▶ tRRD_L Sets the RAS to RAS delay time in different bank of the same rank. ▶...
  • Page 41 ▶ tWRWRDD Sets the write to write delay time between different module. ▶ tRDWRSG Sets the read to write delay time between different rank separation parameter. ▶ tRDWRDG Sets the read to write delay time between different module. ▶ tRDWRDR Sets the read to write delay time between different rank separation parameter.
  • Page 42 ▶ tIOL (CHA/D0/R0) Sets the IO latency time for channel A, DIMM0, RANK0. ▶ tIOL (CHA/DO/R1) Sets the IO latency time for channel A, DIMM0, RANK1. ▶ tIOL (CHA/D1/R0) Sets the IO latency time for channel A, DIMM1, RANK0. ▶ tIOL (CHA/D1/R1) Sets the IO latency time for channel A, DIMM1, RANK1.
  • Page 43 ▶ IOL Init Value (CHB) Sets the initial IOL (IO Latency) for memory channel B. The higher value, the looser memory latency timing; the lower, the tighter. ▶ RTL Init Value (CHA) Sets the initial RTL value (Round Trip Latency) for memory channel A. The higher the value, the looser the round trip memory latency timing;...
  • Page 44 ▶ Rtt Park (CHA/D1) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for channel A, DIMM1. ▶ Rtt Wr (CHB/D0) Sets ODT RTT_WR for channel B, DIMM0. ▶ Rtt Nom (CHB/D0) Sets ODT RTT_NOM for channel B, DIMM0. ▶ Rtt Park (CHB/D0) Sets ODT RTT_PARK for channel B, DIMM0. ▶...
  • Page 45 ▶ CPU Switching Frequency Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize ripple range. Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of MOSFET. So please make sure a cooling solution is well-prepared for MOSFET before you increase the value.
  • Page 46 ▶ CPU Core/ GT Voltage Mode Sets the CPU Core/ GT voltage mode. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Adaptive Mode] Sets the adaptive voltage automatically for optimizing the system performance. [Override Mode] Allows you to set the voltage manually. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode.
  • Page 47 ▶ Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x25 ▶ Voltage Offset Control Selects the voltage offset mode. ▶ Voltage Offset Target Sets the offset value. ▶ Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x35 ▶ Voltage Offset Control Selects the voltage offset mode. ▶...
  • Page 48 ▶ CPU GT Voltage Offset Mode Selects the CPU GT voltage offset mode. ▶ CPU GT Voltage Offset Sets the offset voltage for CPU GT voltage. ▶ CPU SA Voltage Sets the CPU SA voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
  • Page 49 ▶ CPU ST Voltage Sets the CPU ST voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ CPU STG Voltage Sets the CPU STG voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
  • Page 50 ▶ CPU Specifications Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing F4. Read only. ▶ CPU Technology Support Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of installed CPU.
  • Page 51 ▶ Limit CPUID Maximum Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS limits the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value. [Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value. ▶...

  • Page 52: M-Flash Menu

    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 53: Oc Profile Menu

    OC PROFILE Menu This menu allows you to set the BIOS profiles. ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile.

  • Page 54: Hardware Monitor Menu

    HARDWARE MONITOR Menu This menu allows you to adjust the fan speed manually and monitor CPU/ system voltage. Select a temperature curve line (white) to be showed in Fan operating window Select a fan to be configured Select a fan mode for target fan Click to enable the Smart Fan Smart Fan duty...

  • Page 55: Adjusting Fans

    Adjusting fans 1. Selects a fan that you want to adjust and to display the fan duty curve line (yellow) in fan operating windows. 2. Click and drag the duty points to adjust the fan speed. Select a fan to be adjusted Duty points BIOS Setup...

  • Page 56: 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. Switch to the target BIOS ROM by Multi-BIOS switch. Skip this step if your motherboard does not have this switch.

  • Page 57: Updating The Bios With Msi Center

    1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 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 and memory.)

  • Page 58: Notices

    Notices Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names 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.

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