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X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM
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  • Page 1: Unpacking

    Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI X370 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: Safety Information

    Safety Information The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components AM4 CPU ® Thermal Paste CPU Fan DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card SATA DVD Drive A Package of Screws Phillips Screwdriver Quick Start...

  • Page 4: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Installing Ddr4 Memory

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

  • Page 6: Connecting The Front Panel Header

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

  • Page 7: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...

  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

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

  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

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

  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Connectors

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

  • Page 12: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking ......................1 Safety Information ....................2 Quick Start ......................3 Preparing Tools and Components ................3 Installing a Processor ..................... 4 Installing DDR4 memory ..................5 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 6 Installing the Motherboard ..................7 Installing SATA Drives.....................
  • Page 14 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................43 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ............44 FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button ..............44 POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ..........45 JLED1: RGB LED connector ................. 45 Onboard LEDs ...................... 46 DIMM LEDs ......................46 GPU LED .......................
  • Page 15 COMMAND CENTER ..................... 75 GAMING APP ......................79 RAMDISK....................... 84 X-BOOST ....................... 85 MSI SMART TOOL ....................87 GAMING LAN MANAGER ..................89 DRAGON EYE ......................91 Nahimic 2 ......................92 XSplit Gamecaster V2 ................... 96 SteelSeries Engine 3 ..................100 CPU-Z........................

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Dual channel memory architecture * 7th Gen A-series/ Athlon ™ processors support a maximum of 2400 MHz. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE_2, PCIE_4) RYZEN series processors support x16/x0, x8/x8 mode ƒ...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page X370 Chipset ® RAID Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ASMedia ASM2142 Chipset ® 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port ƒ on the back panel 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port ƒ...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page 1x 24-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector 6x 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 USB 3.1 Gen2 connector (supports additional 1 USB 3.1...
  • Page 19 Continued from previous page Drivers COMMAND CENTER LIVE UPDATE 6 SUPER CHARGER GAMING APP RAMDISK X-BOOST MSI SMART TOOL GAMING LAN MANAGER Nahimic Audio XSplit Gamecaster V2 Software Norton Internet Security Solution ™ Google Chrome ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive ™...
  • Page 20 Continued from previous page Audio Boost 4 Nahimic 2 GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager Turbo U.2 Turbo M.2 Pump Fan Smart Fan Control Mystic Light Extension Mystic light SYNC EZ DEBUG LED DDR4 Steel Armor M.2 Shield PCI-E Steel Armor U.2 Steel Armor Golden Plated USB with type A+C VR Cover...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI DisplayPort 2 Channel DDR4 Memory 1 x M.2 Switch 1 x U.2 PCI Express Bus PCIex4 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Realtek ALC1220 Audio Jacks NV6795 Super I/O P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard PCIe x4 slot Switch PCIe x1 slot 1 x M.2 PCIe x1 slot Switch...

  • Page 22: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel USB 2.0/ Audio Ports BIOS FLASHBACK+ USB 3.1 Gen2 PS/2 DisplayPort USB 3.1 Gen1 USB 3.1 Gen1 Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Clear CMOS USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C 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 23: Realtek Hd Audio Manager

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

  • Page 25: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components DIMMA1 DIMMB1 SYS_FAN1 PUMP_FAN1 DIMMA2 CPU_PWR2 CPU_FAN1 DIMMB2 CPU_PWR1 CPU Socket SYS_FAN3 ATX_PWR1 JUSB5 SYS_FAN4 PCI_E1 U2_1 PCI_E2 SATA▼5▲6 M2_1 JBAT1 SATA▼3▲4 PCI_E3 JTPM1 SATA▼1▲2 PCI_E4 JCI1 JUSB4 PCI_E5 M2_2 FLASHB1 PCI_E6 JSLOW1 JAUD1 PCIE_PWR1 RESET1 JLED1 POWER1 JUSB3 JUSB1...
  • Page 26 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~4 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_ Power Connectors PWR1, PCIE_PWR1 CPU Socket AM4 CPU Socket DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMM Slots DIMMB1, DIMMB2 FLASHB1 BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JFP1, JFP2...

  • Page 27: Cpu 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 ®...

  • Page 28: Dimm Slots

    Due to AM4 CPU/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 29: Pci_E1~6: Pcie Expansion Slots

    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...
  • Page 30 PCIe bandwidth table For RYZEN series processors Slot Single 2-Way 3-Way PCI_E1 Gen 2.0 x 1 Gen 2.0 x 1 Gen 2.0 x 1 PCI_E2 Gen 3.0 x 16* Gen 3.0 x 8* Gen 3.0 x 8* PCI_E3 Gen 2.0 x 1 Gen 2.0 x 1 Gen 2.0 x 1 ─...
  • Page 31 Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements. To install SLI graphics cards: Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards into the PCI_E2 and PCI_E4 slots.

  • Page 32: 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 AMD RYZEN series 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 33: Jslow1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper

    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 34: 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. https://youtu.be/NwtQBpkUazs M2_1 M2_2 Installing M.2 module Remove the screw from the base screw. Put the screw in the notch on the trailing edge of your M.2 Remove the base screw.

  • Page 35: U2_1: U.2 Connector

    U2_1: U.2 Connector This connector is a U.2 interface port, which can connect to PCIe 3.0 x4 (RYZEN series processors) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (7th Gen A-series/ Athlon™ processors) NVMe storage device. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install U.2 SSD.

  • Page 36: 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 37 M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities 1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 1xM.2 SATA SSD 2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs + 5xSATA HDDs + 1xU.2 SSD U2_1 PCIe SATA PCIe PCIe 2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 4xSATA HDDs 1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 1xM.2 SATA SSD + 1xU.2 SSD + 1xPCI_E6 device + 5xSATA HDDs + 1xPCI_E6 device U2_1...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Jusb4~5: 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 41: 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.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

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

  • Page 44: Jbat1: Clear Cmos (Reset Bios) Jumper

    JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs DIMM LEDs These LEDs indicate the memory modules are installed. GPU LED This LED indicates the CPU’ s iGPU is not detected and you need to install a graphics card. BIOS FLASHBACK+ LED BIOS FLASHBACK+ LED indicates BIOS flash is in progress. DIMM LEDs GPU LED BIOS FLASHBACK+ LED...

  • Page 47: Fan Leds

    Fan LEDs These LEDs indicate the fan control mode. PUMP_FAN1 LED LED Color Fan control mode CPU_FAN1 LED PWM mode Green DC mode 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.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54: 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. Setup Mode switch Screenshot Search...
  • Page 55 Important 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/ 10 installation drive that ® includes RAID driver.

  • Page 56: Advanced Mode

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

  • Page 57: 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 58 fPCI Latency Timer [32] Sets latency timer of PCI interface device. [Options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248 PCI Bus clocks] ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub- menu. fPower LED [Blinking] Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED.
  • Page 59 fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.
  • Page 60 Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of ErP Ready 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 61 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. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date.

  • Page 62: 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+. Intel ( R ) I211 Gigabit Shows driver information and configuration of the Ethernet controller parameter.
  • Page 63 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. Password Check [Setup] Selects a condition that will request the password.

  • Page 64: Save & Exit

    return to Enabled or Disabled. [Disabled] Disables this funcion. 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 65 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 66 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 67 fCPU NB Over Current Protection [Auto] Sets the current limit on CPU-NB for over-current protection. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting 0utomatically. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enhanced] Extends the current range for over-current protection. fCPU NB Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU-NB voltage and minimize ripple range.
  • Page 68 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. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this settings. CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU.

  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: Software Description

    7/ 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 ® Press the Restart button on the computer case.

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79: 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 80 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. LED effects - switches LEDs on or off.
  • Page 81 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 82 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 83 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 84: 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 85: 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 86 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 87: Msi Smart Tool

    USB flash drive with USB 3.0 drivers, and it can also create a SUPER RAID. Main menu After installing and activating MSI SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Win7 Smart Tool or SUPER RAID. Note that the SUPER RAID is only available when your system equipped with at least 3 hard-disk drives (1 system disk and 2 data disks).
  • Page 88 SUPER RAID This utility allows you to create a SUPER RAID in Windows system. To create a SUPER 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 89: Gaming Lan Manager

    GAMING LAN MANAGER GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 7/ 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 90 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 91: 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 92: 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 93 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 94 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 95 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 96: 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 97 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 98 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 99 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 100: 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 101 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105 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 106 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 107 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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