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Thank you for buying the MSI
X470 GAMING PRO
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your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact
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Motherboard User
Drivers & Utilities
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Motherboard
M.2 Screw x2
I/O Shield
SATA Cable x2
Case Badge
SATA Cable Labels
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  • Page 1: Unpacking

    Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI X470 GAMING PRO motherboard. Check to make sure ® your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Motherboard User Drivers & Utilities Guide...

  • Page 2: 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 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 CPU_FAN1 Quick Start...
  • Page 5 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 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 Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking ......................1 Safety Information ....................2 Quick Start ......................3 Preparing Tools and Components ................3 Installing a Processor ..................... 4 Installing DDR4 memory ..................6 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 7 Installing the Motherboard ..................8 Installing SATA Drives.....................
  • Page 15 CLR_CMOS1: Clear CMOS Button ................ 40 BIOS Setup ......................41 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 41 Resetting BIOS ...................... 42 Updating BIOS ....................... 42 EZ Mode ........................ 43 Advanced Mode ....................45 SETTINGS ......................46 Advanced ....................... 46 Boot ........................51 Security .........................
  • Page 16 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 ..............104 Installing RAID Driver ..................

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Supports ECC UDIMM memory * A-series/ Athlon™ processors support up to 2400 MHz. And the supporting frequency of memory varies with installed processor. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. y 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE_1, PCIE_4) ƒ...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page y 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from AMD X470 Chipset) ® y 2x M.2 ports (Key M)* ƒ M2_1 slot (from AMD processor) supports PCIe 3.0 x4 ® (Ryzen™ Desktop Processors ) or PCIe 3.0 x2 (A-series/ Athlon™...
  • Page 19 Continued from previous page y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 1x DVI-D port y 1x HDMI™ 1.4 port Back Panel y 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports Connectors y 1x LAN (RJ45) port y 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports y 5x OFC audio jacks y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector...
  • Page 20 GAMING APP Software y RAMDISK y X-BOOST y SMART TOOL y Nahimic Audio y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y Norton™ Internet Security Solution y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive y CPU-Z MSI GAMING Continued on next page Specifications...
  • Page 21 Continued from previous page y Audio ƒ Audio Boost ƒ Voice Boost ƒ Nahimic 2.5 y Storage ƒ Turbo M.2 y Fan ƒ Pump Fan ƒ Smart Fan Control y LED ƒ Mystic Light ƒ Mystic Light Extension ƒ Mystic light SYNC ƒ...

  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI DVI-D 2 Channel DDR4 Memory 1 x M.2 PCI Express Bus PCIex4 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Realtek ALC892 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 PCIe x1 slot...

  • Page 23: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Audio Ports USB 3.1 Gen1 PS/2 DVI-D USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen2 Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.1 Gen1 LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Yellow Linked Green 100 Mbps connection...

  • 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 Settings 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 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMA1 SYS_FAN1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_FAN1 CPU_PWR1 CPU Socket PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 ATX_PWR1 JRGB2 SYS_FAN4 M2_1 PCI_E1 JUSB4 PCI_E2 JTPM1 PCI_E3 SATA▼5▲6 JCI1 PCI_E4 SATA▼3▲4 JBAT1 PCI_E5 SATA▼1▲2 M2_2 PCI_E6 JFP2 JAUD1 JCOM1 JRGB1 JLPT1 JFP1 SYS_FAN2 JUSB3 Clear CMOS JUSB2...
  • Page 27 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS Button CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~4 CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2, Power Connectors ATX_PWR1 CPU Socket AM4 CPU Socket DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMM Slots DIMMB1, DIMMB2 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1...

  • Page 28: 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 inadequate ®...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
  • Page 31 PCIe bandwidth table For Ryzen™ Desktop processors Slot Single 2-Way PCI_E1 (CPU) Gen 3.0 x 16* Gen 3.0 x 8* PCI_E2 (PCH) Gen 2.0 x 1 Gen 2.0 x 1 PCI_E3 (PCH) Gen 2.0 x 1 Gen 2.0 x 1 ─...

  • Page 32: M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) Important SATA1 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2 SSD in M2_2 slot. PCI_E6 slot will be unavailable when installing PCIe M.2 SSD in M2_2 slot. M2_1 M2_1 slot only supports PCIe mode. M2_2 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD.

  • Page 33: 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 SATA1 port will be unavailable when installing SATA M.2 SSD in M2_2 slot. Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.

  • Page 34: Cpu_Pwr1, Cpu_Pwr2, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2, 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...

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Jcom1: Serial Port Connector

    Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming. 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.

  • Page 43: 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. A-XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot...
  • Page 44 Review by clicking on their respective button. 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 installation drive that includes ® RAID driver.

  • Page 45: Advanced Mode

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

  • Page 46: 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 47 fAbove 4G memory/ Crypto Currency mining [Disabled] Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. [Enabled] Allows you to utilize more than 4x GPUs. [Disabled] Disables this function.
  • Page 48 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 49 f Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. fSerial (COM) Port x Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port x. Press Enter to enter the sub- menu. fSerial (COM) Port x [Enabled] Enables or disables serial (COM) port x.
  • Page 50 fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot up when detecting abnormal voltage input. [Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operating and remain the shut down status. [Disabled] Disables this function. f Windows OS Configuration Sets Windows detailed configuration and behaviors.

  • Page 51: Boot

    fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI/ PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers 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 device is detected.

  • Page 52: Security

    f Bootup NumLock State [On] Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup. f Info Block effect [Unlock] Sets the state of Help information block. [Unlock] Sliding effect. [Lock] Fix the Help information block on the screen. f AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled] Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the system cannot boot to OS and reboot repeatedly.
  • Page 53 Important When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press Enter. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password.

  • Page 54: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. f Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system. f Save Changes Save current changes. f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. f Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values.
  • Page 55 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 56 f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. f Memory Retry Count [5] Sets counts for memory OC retrying. When memory OC has failed, setting this item as [5] will allow system to reboot 5 times with the same overclocked configuration. If overclocking has failed every time, the system will restore the defaults.
  • Page 57 fCPU Power Duty Control [Thermal Balance] Sets the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component. [Thermal Balance] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Current Balance] Maintains the current VRM balance. fCPU NB Loadline Calibration Control [Auto] The CPU-NB voltage will decrease proportionally according to CPU-NB loading.
  • Page 58 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. fCPU Technology Support Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of installed CPU.
  • Page 59 fRelaxed EDC throttling [Auto] (optional) Relaxed EDC throttling reduces the amount of time the processor will throttle the cores. [Auto] AMD's recommendation [Enabled] Reduce the amount of time the processor will throttle. [Disabled] Part-specific EDC throttling protection enabled. fAMD Cool’ n’ Quiet [Enabled] The Cool’...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: Hardware Monitor

    HARDWARE MONITOR Temperature & Speed Fan Manage Setting Buttons 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 63: A-Xmp Operation

    A-XMP Operation System Requirements y Supported AMD Ryzen™ series processor ® y Memory module supports XMP How to enable A-XMP Power on and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. Here are two methods below to enable A-XMP. Method 1. BIOS EZ button Click A-XMP button 1 or 2 to enable XMP profile 1 or profile 2.

  • Page 64: Software Description

    7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows ® Installing Drivers 1. Start up your computer in Windows ® 2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into your optical drive. ® 3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers.

  • 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 OSD Setting Panel Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD). y Apply Button - applies above settings to OSD. 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.
  • 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: Joining Group

    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

    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: Inviting Member

    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: Nahimic 2.5

    HD Audio Recorder2 and Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 2.5 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 2.5’...
  • Page 91 ˜ Music - expands the stereo for a wider sound stage. Each audio effect can be disabled by clicking on it. ƒ Reverb - increases the feeling of space by applying different types of reverbs corresponding to different room sizes. ƒ...
  • Page 92 Microphone Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 2.5’ s microphone effects and settings. Microphone Loopback Device properties Display & Volume Microphone Effects Reset Button Mute On/Off Button y Display & Volume - displays the type of audio recording device currently being used as input, as well as its current volume.
  • Page 93 Audio Launchpad effects Control page Properties y Audio Launchpad effects - allows streamers to use prerecorded sounds during a livestream. These sounds can also be heard by viewers. This tool will allow you to create your true audio identity. That way, your livestreams will be more personal and animated.
  • Page 94 Sound Tracker The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the source of the strongest sound while in a game. The Sound Tracker captions the 5.1 and 7.1 sound streams processed by your audio system, and is displayed in all applications and games using DirectX 9, 9c, 10 and 11.

  • 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 The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재) for further recycling information.
  • Page 108 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 109 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 110 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. Technical Support...

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