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MEG Z390 GODLIKE
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
motherboard. This Quick Start
®
section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some
of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch
it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by
scanning the QR code.

Preparing Tools and Components

Intel
LGA 1151 CPU
®
CPU Fan
Chassis
DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit
Graphics Card
Thermal Paste
SATA DVD Drive
SATA Hard Disk Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Quick Start MEG Z390 GODLIKE Thank you for purchasing the MSI motherboard. This Quick Start ® section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet.

  • 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: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww Safety Information...

  • Page 4: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Safety Information...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Front Panel Header

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

  • Page 6: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Safety Information...

  • Page 7: Installing Sata Drives

    Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Safety Information...

  • Page 8: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Safety Information...

  • Page 9: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Safety Information...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 PCIE_PWR1 CPU_PWR2 Safety Information...

  • Page 11: Power On

    Power On Safety Information...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components ................1 Safety Information ....................2 Installing a Processor ..................... 3 Installing DDR4 memory ..................4 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 5 Installing the Motherboard ..................6 Installing SATA Drives..................... 7 Installing a Graphics Card ..................
  • Page 13 OC_RT2: OC Retry Button ..................45 T_SEN1~2: Thermal Sensor Connectors ............. 46 JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper ..............46 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~8: Fan Connectors ........47 W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector ............. 48 JUSB1~2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connectors ............48 JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ..............
  • Page 14 Sound Tracker Tab ....................72 Settings Tab ......................72 Killer Control Center ................... 73 Configuring Bandwidth ..................73 BIOS Setup ......................74 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 74 Resetting BIOS ...................... 75 Updating BIOS ....................... 75 EZ Mode ........................ 77 Advanced Mode ....................79 SETTINGS ......................

  • Page 15: Specifications

    * M.2_2 slot, U.2 port and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer to page 39 for details. ** Before using Intel Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have ® updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. Continued on next page Specifications...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page Intel Z390 Chipset ® y Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA RAID storage devices y Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID5 for M.2 PCIe storage devices y 2x Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN controllers ®...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page y 1x Flash BIOS Button y 1x Clear CMOS button y 2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports Back Panel y 2x LAN (RJ45) ports Connectors y 3x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page y 1x GAME BOOST knob y 1x OC retry button Internal Buttons y 1x OC force enter BIOS button y 1x Power button y 1x Reset button y 1x JBLK_U1 pinheader Internal Pinheader y 1x JRATIO_U1 pinheader y 1x Multi-BIOS switch Switches y 1x PCIe CeaseFire switch...
  • Page 19 DRAGON CENTER y MYSTIC LIGHT y Killer Control Center y Nahimic Audio Software y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y MSI App Player (BlueStacks) y Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Norton™ Internet Security Solution...
  • Page 20 Continued from previous page y Fan ƒ Pump Fan ƒ GAMING Fan Control y LED ƒ Mystic Light 3 ƒ Mystic Light Extension (RGB) ƒ Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW) ƒ Mystic Light Extension (CORSAIR) ƒ Mystic Light Sync ƒ EZ DEBUG LED y Protection ƒ...

  • Page 21: Jcorsair1 Connector Specification

    Continued from previous page y VR ƒ VR Ready ƒ Gamer Experience ƒ GAMING HOTKEY ƒ GAMING MOUSE Control y BIOS Special Features ƒ Click BIOS 5 ƒ Flash BIOS Button ƒ Dual BIOS y Certification ƒ Quadro SLI Ready ƒ...

  • Page 22: Package Contents

    Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MEG Z390 GODLIKE SATA 6Gb/s Cables 1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable 80cm CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable 50cm Cable RAINBOW RGB LED Extension Cable 80cm...

  • Page 23: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram 2 Channel DDR4 Memory Processor Switch PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 Switch PCIe x1 slot 1x M.2 3x SATA 6Gb/s 1x Killer™ Wireless-AC 1550 1x U.2 2x Killer™ E2500 2x SATA 6Gb/s Switch 1x M.2 PCIE Bus ASMEDIA 1042 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 6x USB 3.1 Gen2...

  • Page 24: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Audio Ports Clear CMOS PS/2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.1 Gen1 Flash BIOS Button USB 3.1 Gen2/ 6.3mm headphone port Flash BIOS Port USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C y 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 25: Realtek Audio Console

    Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
  • Page 26 Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram AUDIO INPUT Rear Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 27: Installing Antennas

    Installing Antennas 1. Combine the antenna with the base. 2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown. 3. Place the antenna as high as possible. Rear I/O Panel...

  • Page 28: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components DIMMA1 DIMMA2 SYS_FAN6 PUMP_FAN1 DIMMB1 SYS_FAN5 CPU Socket DIMMB2 SYS_FAN1 CPU_PWR2 JRAINBOW2 CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 T_SEN1 SYS_FAN4 JCORSAIR1 DYNAMIC DASHBOARD ATX_PWR1 JUSB1 JUSB2 PCIE_PWR1 PCI_E1 JUSB3 M2_1 PCI_E2 JUSB4 M2_2 PCI_E3 SATA▼1▲2 PCI_E4 SATA▼3▲4 JSLOW1 M2_3 SATA▼5▲6 JFP2 PCI_E5...
  • Page 29 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~8 CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, Power Connectors PCIE_PWR1 CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 DIMM Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JBLK_U1, JRATIO_U1 Base clock Plus, Ratio Plus connectors JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Pci_E1~5: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x4 (CPU lanes) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes) Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation Graphics Card Single 2-Way 3-Way*...

  • Page 33: Pegsw1: Pcie Ceasefire Switch

    PCI_E2 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 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 and 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 34 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: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards into the PCI_E1 and PCI_E4 slots.

  • Page 35: 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 1. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 connector on the motherboard.

  • 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. ® M2_1 M2_2 M2_3 Installing M.2 module 1. Loosen the screws of M.2 SHIELD FROZR. 2.
  • Page 37 3. Each M.2 slot is equipped with two screws and mounting poles, one for securing the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink and the other one for shorter M.2 SSD. To avoid damage to the M.2 SSD. If your M.2 SSD length is the same as the M.2 slot, remove the screw and mounting pole below the M.2 SSD, leaving only the screw and mounting pole for securing the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink.

  • Page 38: V-Check Points

    8. Insert the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink shaft into the groove. 9. Push the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink down. 10. Secure the M.2 SHIELD FROZR heatsink onto the mounting pole. V-Check Points These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages.

  • Page 39: Installing The M.2 Xpander-Z

    Installing the M.2 Xpander-Z The M.2 Xpander-Z card provide two M.2 Key-M slots. To install the M.2 Xpander-Z card: 1. Remove the screws from the mounting poles. 2. Lift the M.2 Shields and remove the protective films and the round rubbers from the thermal pads.

  • Page 40: 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. SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 SATA5 Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
  • Page 41 M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities 1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 6xSATA HDDs 1xM.2 SATA SSD + 5xSATA HDDs M.2 PCIe M.2 SATA 2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 1x U.2 SSD+ 2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 1x U.2 SSD+ 4xSATA HDDs 2xSATA HDDs M.2 PCIe M.2 SATA...

  • Page 42: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. Power LED Power Switch JFP1 Reserved HDD LED Reset Switch HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch...

  • Page 43: 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/ CPU_PWR2 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground ATX_PWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V...

  • Page 44: 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 processor. The processor’s voltage and frequency will be automatically adjusted after you power on your computer. GAME BOOST knob Using GAME BOOST Knob To setup the GAME BOOST knob, take the following steps:...

  • Page 45: Jblk_U1, Jratio_U1: Base Clock Plus, Ratio Plus Connectors

    You can also control the GAME BOOST function in BIOS Setup or with MSI DRAGON 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 > OC menu unchanged.

  • Page 46: T_Sen1~2: Thermal Sensor Connectors

    T_SEN1~2: Thermal Sensor Connectors These connectors allow you to connect the thermistor cable and use it to monitor the temperature of the detection point. Thermistor cable Sense JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper This jumper is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the system from crashing.

  • Page 47: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~8: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~8: 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 48: W_Flow1: Water Flow Meter Connector

    W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector This connector allows you to connect a water flow meter to monitor the flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Ground WFLOW IN WFLOW PWR JUSB1~2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connectors on the front panel.

  • Page 49: Jusb3~4: Usb 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

    However, when you boot the computer into Windows ® you will need to install the MSI DRAGON CENTER software to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode. Important When the Charging mode is enabled, the Charger Port data syncing will be disabled.

  • Page 50: Jusb5~6: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI DRAGON CENTER utility. Connecting USB Xpander (optional) The USB Xpander is used to expand a single USB 2.0 connector to 4 connectors. Use the USB Xpander Cable to connect the expansion board and the motherboard as shown below.

  • Page 51: Power1, Reset1: Power Button, Reset Button

    POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer. Reset button Power button 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.

  • Page 52: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

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

  • Page 53: 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. Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file to the root of the USB flash drive.

  • Page 54: Jrgb1, Jrainbow1~2: Rgb Led Connectors

    20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. 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 55: Jcorsair1: Corsair Connector

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

  • Page 56: Dynamic Dashboard

    DYNAMIC DASHBOARD The DYNAMIC DASHBOARD can be used to display system information, CPU temperature, CPU speed, BIOS flash status and error message. You can use MSI’s software to configure and customize the DYNAMIC DASHBOARD and even upload a .gif animation file.

  • Page 57: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail. DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail. VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail.

  • Page 58: Multi-Bios Leds

    Multi-BIOS LEDs Multi-BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS ROM is in operation. BIOS B LED (White) BIOS A LED (Red) XMP LED This LED indicates the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) mode is enabled. XMP LED JPWRLED1: LED power input This connector is used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED light effects. JPWRLED1 - LED power input Onboard LEDs...

  • Page 59: Cpu Power Led

    CPU Power LED This LED indicates that the 8-pin CPU power connectors (CPU_PWR1 and CPU_PWR2) are only connected to the 4-pin power connector. Important When the CPU Power LED is lit, your computer may be started, but insufficient power may cause system stability issues. CPU Power LED LED color CPU power connectors status...

  • Page 60: 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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Debug Code LED display Boot Phases...
  • Page 61 SEC Error Codes 0C - 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Progress Codes PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 12 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 16 - 18 Pre-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)
  • Page 62 Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Progress Codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization...
  • Page 63 9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Setup Input Wait Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin...
  • Page 64 Reset protocol is not available S3 Resume Progress Codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call E4 - E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Error Codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found...

  • Page 65: Acpi States Codes

    ACPI States Codes The following codes appear after booting and the operating system into ACPI modes. System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S1 sleep state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state...

  • Page 66: Installing Os, Drivers & Utilities

    Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows ® 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows ® 10 installation disc/USB into your computer. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.

  • Page 67: Mystic Light

    MYSTIC LIGHT MYSTIC LIGHT is an application that allows you to control LED light effects of MSI & partner products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software. Device LED effect control screen When you start up MYSTIC LIGHT, there will be a list of auto-detected devices on the top of the screen.
  • Page 68 y LED area selector - allows you to select the LED area on the device. The LED effects vary depending on your LED area selection. y Effect speed level - allows you to adjust the LED light effect switching speed. Please note that this function will only be available if your device supports it.
  • Page 69 ƒ Synchronize all - There is a quick button on the upper right that allows you to synchronize all your devices with one click. Click the All Sync button, then the chain icons under all sync devices will be changed in red-chain icons and the Profile control panel will appear on the left.

  • Page 70: Nahimic 3

    Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 3 is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please use the Driver Disc with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI’ s official website. Audio Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 3’...

  • Page 71: Microphone Tab

    ƒ Voices - it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from -12 to +12 dB. ƒ Bass - increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. ƒ Treble - increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12 y Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values.

  • Page 72: Sound Tracker Tab

    Sound Tracker Tab The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are.

  • Page 73: Killer Control Center

    Killer Control Center The Killer Control Center software can be installed with the Killer LAN driver. Once installed, the Killer Control Center icon would appear in system tray (bottom right of the screen). Right click on the icon to open application window. In case no icon appears in system tray, you may activate Killer Control Center manually by double clicking the Killer Control Center icon on the desktop.

  • Page 74: 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. y In MSI Dragon Center application, click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.

  • Page 75: 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 USB port.
  • Page 76 Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI ® website and rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM. And then, save the MSI.ROM file to the root of USB flash drive. Important Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by Flash BIOS.

  • Page 77: 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 78 y Information display - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons on left side to display related information. y Function buttons - enable or disable the LAN Option ROM, M.2/Optane Genie, HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on their respective button.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81 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 82 fIpv4 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. fIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol.
  • Page 83 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 84 Important When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use MSI FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS setup if needed. Please refer Entering BIOS Setup section for details. fFast Boot [Enabled] Enables or disables the fast boot feature for Windows 10. This item will only be available when MSI Fast Boot is disabled.
  • Page 85 fDate (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in these fields (using the + and - keys to select the date & time settings). fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party...

  • Page 86: Boot

    Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices. f Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] Shows the logo in full screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST messages. f GO2BIOS [Disabled] Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup.

  • Page 87: Security

    Security f Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show “Installed” . f User Password Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password.

  • Page 88: 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 89 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 90 f CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto] Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. f Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio.
  • Page 91 f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. f DRAM Timing Mode [Link] Selects the memory timing mode. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory channel.
  • Page 92 f MEMORY-Z Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F5]. fDIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 Memory SPD Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory.
  • Page 93 fAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher). [Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support.
  • Page 94 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: Hardware Monitor

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

  • Page 98: 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 99: Creating Raid Volume

    6. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. 7. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology sub- menu. Creating RAID Volume 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2.

  • Page 100: Removing A Raid Volume

    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, your system will become unbootable.

  • Page 101: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. 3. Select the disk and press Enter to enter PHYSICAL DISK INFO screen. 4.

  • Page 102: Rebuilding Raid Array

    Rebuilding RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as Degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.

  • Page 103: Installing Raid Driver

    2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with Intel RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ƒ To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Storage\Intel\16.x\f6flpy-x64 3.

  • Page 104: Intel ® Optane™ Memory Configuration

    ® ˜ Reboot to operating system. ˜ Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. ˜ Click the Select to choose what happens with this disc pop-up notification, then select Run DVDSetup.exe to open the installer. If you turn off the AutoPlay feature from the Windows Control Panel, you can still manually execute the DVDSetup.exe from the root path of the MSI Driver Disc.
  • Page 105 5. Enable Intel Optane™ Memory. ® ˜ Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software. ® ˜ Click Intel Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable. ® ˜ Click Yes in the dialog. 6. Reboot System. WARNING Once you enable Intel Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your ®...

  • Page 106: Removing The Intel ® Optane™ Memory

    Removing the Intel Optane™ memory ® If you no longer want to use Intel Optane™ memory, you have to disable the Intel ® ® Optane™ memory before removing the Intel Optane™ memory module to avoid ® operating system damage. Please follow the steps below to remove the Intel Optane™...

  • Page 107: 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 108 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 109 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 110 及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾 。 saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva Products with radio functionality (EMF) ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati This product incorporates a radio transmitting venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del...
  • Page 111 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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