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Thank you for buying the MSI
Z270 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM
motherboard. Check
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to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is
missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Drivers & Utilities
Motherboard User
Disc
Guide
Motherboard
SLI Bridge
I/O Shield
V-Check Cable x6
Connector
SATA Cable x6
1 to 2 RGB LED Extension
Y Cable 80cm x1
OC DASHBOARD
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  • Page 1: Unpacking

    Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI Z270 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM motherboard. Check ® to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Drivers & Utilities Motherboard User...
  • Page 2 USB Xpander USB Xpander Cable SATA Cable Labels Unpacking...

  • Page 3: 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 4: 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 5: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww Quick Start...

  • Page 6: Installing Ddr4 Memory

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

  • Page 7: 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 8: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...

  • Page 9: Installing Sata Drives

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

  • Page 10: Installing A Graphics Card

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

  • Page 11: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 PCIE_PWR1 Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking ......................1 Safety Information ....................3 Quick Start ......................4 Preparing Tools and Components ................4 Installing a Processor ..................... 5 Installing DDR4 memory ..................6 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 7 Installing the Motherboard ..................8 Installing SATA Drives.....................
  • Page 15 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ........44 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................45 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ............... 45 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................46 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ............46 BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch ................47 FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button ..............47 POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ..........
  • Page 16 LIVE UPDATE 6 ...................... 84 COMMAND CENTER ..................... 86 GAMING APP ......................90 RAMDISK....................... 95 X-BOOST ....................... 96 MSI SMART TOOL ....................98 GAMING LAN MANAGER ..................100 DRAGON EYE ...................... 102 Nahimic 2 ......................103 XSplit Gamecaster V2 ..................107 Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ................

  • Page 17: Specifications

    3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133 MHz* Dual channel memory architecture ® Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. 4x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x0/x4, x8/x0/x8/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4 modes) Expansion Slots 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1x HDMI™...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page Intel Z270 Chipset ® Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices RAID Supports RAID for M.2 PCIe storage devices* * M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2 GENIE. Please refer to page 58 for details about M.2 GENIE.
  • Page 19 Continued from previous page 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector 8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump-fan connector...
  • Page 20 Continued from previous page Drivers COMMAND CENTER LIVE UPDATE 6 FAST BOOT Software SUPER CHARGER GAMING APP RAMDISK X-BOOST MSI SMART TOOL GAMING LAN MANAGER Nahimic Audio XSplit Gamecaster V2 Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Software Norton Internet Security Solution ™...
  • Page 21 Continued from previous page Audio Boost 4 Nahimic 2 GAMING LAN with cFos Dual LAN WTFast Turbo U.2 Intel OptaneTM Memory Ready ® Triple Turbo M.2 M.2 Genie Pump Fan Smart Fan Control Mystic Light Extension (RGB) Mystic light SYNC DDR4 Steel Armor M.2 Shield PCI-E Steel Armor...

  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI DisplayPort 2 Channel DDR4 Memory PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot 3 x M.2 PCIe x4 slot Switch 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ASMEDIA ASM1061 Z270 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 PCI-E Bus ASMEDIA 7 x USB 2.0...

  • Page 23: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel USB 2.0/ Audio Ports BIOS FLASHBACK+ USB 3.1 Gen2 PS/2 DisplayPort Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.1 Gen1 USB 2.0 Clear CMOS USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C USB 3.1 Gen1 Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.

  • Page 24: 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 the icon to launch. Device Selection Advanced Settings Jack Status Application Enhancement Main Volume Connector Strings Profiles...
  • Page 25 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 26: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components CPU_PWR1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 FLASHB1 SYSFAN1 DIMMA2 CPU_PWR2 CPU_FAN1 JBAT1 PCIE_PWR1 DIMMB2 CPU Socket PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN4 ATX_PWR1 SATA1 PCI_E1 SATA2 JUSB4 M2_1 PCI_E2 SATA▼3▲4 PCI_E3 SATA▼5▲6 M2_2 SATA▼7▲8 PCI_E4 M2_3 PCI_E5 U2_1 JSLOW1 JCI1 JTPM1 SYS_FAN3 PCI_E6 OC_RT1 JFP2 JAUD1 RESET1...
  • Page 27 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~4 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, Power Connectors PCIE_PWR1 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMM Slots DIMMB2 FLASHB1 BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button V-Check Points Connectors OC DASHBOARD Connector JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1...

  • 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 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel A Channel B DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 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_E1~6: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x4 PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x8 PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x4 Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation Overview of Components...
  • Page 31 Important If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.

  • Page 32: Pegsw1: Pcie Ceasefire Switch

    PEGSW1: PCIe CeaseFire Switch The PCIe CeaseFire switch allows you to enable/ disable the PCIe slots conveniently and directly. Slots ✓ ✓ ✓ ─ PCI_E1 ✓ ─ ─ ─ PCI_E2 ✓ ✓ ─ ─ PCI_E4 (✓: enabled, ─: disabled) J1: OC DASHBOARD Connector This connector allows you to connect the OC DASHBOARD with the dedicated OC DASHBOARD cable.

  • Page 33: Oc1: Game Boost Knob

    OC1: GAME BOOST Knob This knob allows you to manually select a stage from number 0 (default) to number 11 (extreme) for overclocking the Intel K-SKU processors. The processor’ s voltage and frequency will be automatically adjusted after you power on your computer. Instant OC button GAME BOOST knob Using GAME BOOST Knob...

  • Page 34: Oc_Rt1: Oc Retry Connector

    Rotate the GAME BOOST knob to 0 and then power on. The configuration parameters will be returned to its default values. Important You can also control the GAME BOOST function in BIOS Setup or with MSI COMMAND CENTER software. In order to optimize performance and improve system stability, when you activate the GAME BOOST function, please leave the settings in the BIOS >...

  • Page 35: Fv1: V-Check Points Connectors

    FV1: V-Check Points Connectors These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. VCCIO VCCSA To measure voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables included in the motherboard package and follow the below steps: Insert the cube end of the V-Check cables into the GND pin and the voltage pin you want to measure.

  • Page 36: M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) Important Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ® Intel Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. ® Video Demonstration M2_1 Watch the video to learn how to use M.2 M2_2 Shield. M2_3 https://youtu.be/b-N28ajX_C4 Installing M.2 module...

  • Page 37: U2_1: U.2 Connector

    U2_1: U.2 Connector This connector is a U.2 interface port. Each connector can connect to one PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage device. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install U.2 SSD. http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw Installing U.2 SSD Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 38: Sata1~8: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors

    SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 SATA8 SATA7 Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
  • Page 39 M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities 1xM.2 SATA SSD + 2xM.2 PCIe SSDs 3xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs + 7xSATA HDDs PCIe PCIe PCIe SATA PCIe PCIe 3xM.2 SATA SSDs + 5xSATA HDDs 2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 1xM.2 PCIe SSD +1xPCI_E6 Device + 6xSATA HDDs SATA...

  • Page 40: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 1xM.2 SATA SSD + 2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs + 7xSATA HDDs + 1xPCI_E6 Device 1xU.2 SSD PCIe PCIe SATA PCIe PCI_E6 U2_1 2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs + 2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 8xSATA HDDs 1xPCI_E6 Device PCIe PCIe...

  • Page 41: Cpu_Pwr1~2, Atx_Pwr1, Pcie_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_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...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Jusb3~4: Usb 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

    However, when you boot the computer into Windows ® you will need to install the MSI SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the ®...

  • Page 44: 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. This motherboard can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.

  • Page 45: Jaud1: Front Audio Connector

    JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. MIC L Ground MIC R Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal Trigger the chassis intrusion event...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Bios_Sw1: Multi-Bios Switch

    When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can recover the failed BIOS by the steps below. Rename your BIOS file to MSI.ROM. Save the MSI.ROM file to the root of the USB flash drive. Switch to the failed BIOS with BIOS_SW1.

  • Page 48: Power1, Reset1: Power Button, Reset Button

    POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer. Power button Reset button JLED1: RGB LED connector These connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips. +12V 5050 LED strip Extension cable JLED1...

  • Page 49: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs XMP LED This LED indicates the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) mode is enabled. XMP LED PCIe x16 slot LEDs These LEDs indicate the PCIe x16 slots status. LED Color PCIe slot status x16 mode White x8, x4, x1 mode PCI_E1 LED PCI_E2 LED PCI_E4 LED...

  • Page 50: Fan Leds

    Fan LEDs These LEDs indicate the fan control mode. PUMP_FAN1 LED CPU_FAN1 LED LED Color Fan control mode PWM mode Green DC mode SYS_FAN4 LED SYS_FAN1 LED SYS_FAN3 LED SYS_FAN2 LED BIOS FLASHBACK+ LED BIOS FLASHBACK+ LED indicates BIOS flash is in progress. Multi-BIOS LEDs Multi-BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS is in operation.

  • Page 51: Debug Code Led

    Debug Code LED The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer to the Debug Code LED table for details. Debug Code LED Hexadecimal Character Table Hexadecimal Debug Code 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F LED display Boot Phases Security (SEC) –...
  • Page 52 Memory initialization. Memory presence DXE Core is started detection NVRAM initialization Memory initialization. Programming Installation of the PCH Runtime Services memory timing information CPU DXE initialization is started Memory initialization. Configuring memory CPU DXE initialization (CPU module 64 - 67 specific) Memory initialization (other) PCI host bridge initialization...

  • Page 53: Acpi States Codes

    Start of Setup S3 Resume PPI not Found Setup Input Wait S3 Resume Boot Script Error Ready To Boot event S3 OS Wake Error Legacy Boot event EC - EF Reserved for future AMI error codes Exit Boot Services event Recovery Progress Codes Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End...

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56 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. Using FLASHBACK+ button: Connect power supply to ATX_PWR1 and CPU_PWR1.

  • Page 57: 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 58 RAID 0 volume. During windows setup, the RAID driver may be required and you can find the RAID driver in MSI Driver Disc. You can use MSI SMART TOOL to build the Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10 installation drive ®...

  • Page 59: 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 Search Language System information GAME BOOST switch Boot device priority bar BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection...

  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62 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 63 [IGD] Integrated Graphics Display. [PEG] PCI-Express Graphics Device. fIntegrated Graphics Share Memory [64M] Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This item will appear when IGD Multi-Monitor is enabled. fIGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card.
  • Page 64 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 65 fSecure Boot Mode [Standard] Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled. [Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys.

  • Page 66: Boot

    fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of PS/2 mouse is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard.

  • Page 67: Security

    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. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 8.1/ 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

  • Page 68: Save & Exit

    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. Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. fChassis Intrusion [Disabled] Enables or disables recording messages when the chassis is opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.
  • Page 69 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 70 Adjusted CPU Frequency Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only. CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]* Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading.
  • Page 71 CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default] Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when a CPU that support this function is installed. CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.
  • Page 72 [Once] Run CPU BCLK optimization once only on next boot. [Each Power On] Always run CPU BCLK optimization on every boot. fDynamic Frequency Search Step (MHz) [Auto] Sets a value for each step of base clock optimization. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
  • Page 73 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. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings.
  • Page 74 fCPU Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance] Selects the method of CPU VRM phase control. [Thermal Balance] Controls the VRM with thermal balance mode. [Current Balance] Control the VRM with current balance mode. fCPU GT Loadline Calibration Control [Auto] Sets a specific CPU-GT loadline calibration mode for full-loading system to get good overclocking performance and stability.
  • Page 75 fDRAM Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM switching frequency to stabilize system (low frequency) or to increase the overclocking range (high frequency). If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. fDRAM VRM Over Temperature Protection [Auto] Sets the temperature limit on DRAM VRM for over-temperature protection. The DRAM frequency may be throttled when VRM temperature over the specified value.
  • Page 76 mode. [Adaptive + Offset ] Sets the adaptive voltage automatically and allows you to set the offset voltage. [Override + Offset ] Allows you to set the voltage and the offset voltage manually. CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
  • Page 77 the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function. fActive Processor Cores [All] Allows you to select the number of active CPU cores. fLimit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.
  • Page 78 fIntel C-State [Auto] Enables or disables the Intel C-state. C-state is a processor power management technology defined by ACPI. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption accordingly.
  • Page 79 fCPU Current Limit (A) [Auto] Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current. fFCLK Frequency [Auto] Sets FCLK frequency. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base clock frequency.

  • Page 80: M-Flash

    M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please down-load 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 81: 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 82: Hardware Monitor

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

  • Page 83: Software Description

    7/ 8.1/ 10 disc into your optical drive. ® Note: Due to chipset limitation, during the Windows 7 installation process, USB optical drives or USB flash drives are not supported. You can use MSI Smart Tool to install Windows ®...

  • Page 84: 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 85: Total Installer

    Select the Live Update tab. 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 86: 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 87 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 88 GAME BOOST GAME BOOST has 8 overclocking stages for you to overclock your computer. COMMAND CENTER provides the software interface instead of GAME BOOST knob on the motherboard. You can click on the center button to switch GAME BOOST control between software (SW) and hardware (HW) .
  • Page 89 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 90: Gaming App

    Connect your android device and motherboard to the same local area network. Run MSI GAMING APP APP on your android device. ® 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 91 LED function allows you to control LED lights on your motherboard. ON/OFF LED Area Selection LED ON/OFF - allows you to turn ON/ OFF the LED function. LED Area Selection - separately controls each segment of LEDs on your motherboard and graphics cards. MB Extend LED (optional, for RGB multi-color LED connector)- controls the ƒ...
  • Page 92 Eye Rest Eye Rest allows you to optimize the display on your monitor. EyeRest - reduces blue-light of your LED backlit screen, in order to protect your eyes. Gaming - automatically increases contrast ratio of your screen. Movie - automatically increases dynamic contrast ratio of your screen. Customize - allows you to adjust gamma, contrast and color balance for your screen.
  • Page 93 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 94 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 Delay Time - allows you to apply a delay time in mouse macro.

  • Page 95: 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 96: X-Boost

    X-BOOST The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or supports faster storage access speed. Most of the external storage and memory cards can also benefit this feature. Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the current system environment.
  • Page 97 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 98: Msi Smart Tool

    MSI SMART TOOL MSI SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive with USB 3.0 drivers, and it can also create a software RAID. Main menu After installing and activating MSI SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Win7 Smart Tool or Software RAID.
  • Page 99 SOFTWARE RAID This utility allows you to create a software RAID in Windows system. To create a software RAID: Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type. y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 Click Start.

  • Page 100: 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 101 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 102: Dragon Eye

    DRAGON EYE DRAGON EYE is an application allows you to watch a game guide, tutorial, live match or tournament stream while playing a game. In the game, you can use hotkeys to control / adjust the window of video. Size Settings Position Settings On / Off Switch Help...

  • Page 103: Nahimic 2

    HD Audio Recorder2 and Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 2 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 2’...
  • Page 104 Smart Loudness - maintains a constant volume for all elements of the audio ƒ experience to making them all sound softer, balanced or louder. Voice Clarity - boosts the speech in movies, video games and incoming ƒ communication from +0 through +12 dB (0 to 100%). Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values.
  • Page 105 Device properties - allows you to boost the volume and modify the left/ right ƒ balance of microphone. Clicks on this button and a device properties panel will show. Microphone Loopback - turns the microphone loopback On/Off. In order to avoid any feedback (Larsen effect).
  • Page 106 Control Page - by clicking the arrow button, you can access the control page. Audio Launchpad ON/OFF - switches the Audio Launchpad on or off. ƒ HD Audio Recorder 2 - The HD Audio Recorder 2 is, by default, automatically ƒ...

  • Page 107: Xsplit Gamecaster V2

    Login button. Important When starting XSplit Gamecaster V2 on select MSI gaming laptops, all-in ones or on ® machines that contain select MSI motherboards or graphics cards, you will receive ®...
  • Page 108 Learning stream and record Refer to the Start page of XSplit Gamecaster V2 to learn how to stream and record your gameplay. Tool Tip When you click the question mark next to a feature name on the panel, a tooltip will show, describing the particular function of that item.
  • Page 109 Share Button - If you authorize your Facebook, Twitter, and/or Google+ accounts, you can quickly share your stream URL and status update within the overlay. Annotations - This feature of XSplit Gamecaster V2 allows you to draw directly onto your game play. You can activate annotation mode by clicking on the pencil button in the overlay.
  • Page 110 Microphone Settings - In this region, you can select your desired microphone. What is shown in the list depends on what you have connected to your PC. If you don’ t see your desired device in the list, please make sure that it is detected and it is not disabled in your recording devices list in the Windows Sound Menu (Start >...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Steelseries Engine 3

    SteelSeries Engine 3 SteelSeries Engine 3 is a unified platform built to support all of SteelSeries products. It can deploy your saved device settings automatically when switching between your favorite games or applications. After installation the SteelSeries Engine background processes will start and the interface will open automatically.
  • Page 113 Configuring Your Devices You can custom configurations for SteelSeries devices in their Configuration Windows. The top left displays the name of the configuration you are viewing, the body features widgets for customizing various functions of the device, and at the bottom are Save/ Revert buttons, a Live Preview toggle, and a button to open/close the collapsible Configuration List Panel.

  • Page 114: Cpu-Z

    CPU-Z CPU-Z is an utility that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system. CPU Tab - shows processor name, code name, package, specification, instructions sets, core speed and cache levels. Caches Tab - shows extended information related to the cache capabilities. Mainboard Tab - shows motherboard manufacturer, model name, chipset, BIOS version and graphic interface.

  • Page 115: 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 116 Creating s 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 117 Removing a 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: M.2 Pcie Ssd Raid

    M.2 PCIe SSD RAID You can create M.2 PCIe SSD RAID volume with UEFI BIOS. Creating a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Volume Access the BIOS setup Switch to Advanced Mode by pressing F7 key. Go to Settings > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration. Set Windows 8.1/10 WHQL Support to Enabled.
  • Page 121 Removing a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Volume Here you can delete the M.2 PCIe SSD RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on M.2 PCIe SSDs will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to M.2 PCIe SSD RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the UEFI BIOS, your system will become unbootable.

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124 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 125 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 126 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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