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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG Z490 UNIFY 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 ∙ 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.

  • 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 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMB2 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 JFP1 Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin HDD LED - HDD LED HDD LED +...

  • Page 6: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard ⚽ https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc Torque: 3 kgf·cm* *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in Safety Information...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Connectors

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

  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

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

  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

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

  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices 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 Connecting the Power Connectors ................ 7 Installing SATA Drives ....................
  • Page 13 JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ................ 41 JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors ................42 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................42 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors ........43 JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ............44 JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector ................44 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...............
  • Page 14 Installation and Update ..................76 Audio Tab ......................76 Microphone Tab ....................77 Sound Tracker Tab ....................78 Settings Tab ......................78 RAID Configuration ....................79 Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ............79 Creating RAID Volume ..................80 Removing a RAID Volume ..................81 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ................

  • Page 15: Specifications

    ** SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD in the M2_2 slot. *** 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® Z490 Chipset ∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA RAID storage devices ∙ Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 PCIe storage devices ∙ 1x Realtek® 8125B 2.5G LAN controller Intel®...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page ∙ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙ 2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors ∙ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙ 3x M.2 slots (M-Key) ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port ∙ 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) ∙...
  • Page 18 ∙ Drivers ∙ DRAGON CENTER ∙ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ∙ Nahimic Audio Software ∙ MSI App Player(BlueStacks) ∙ Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) ∙ CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙ Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙ Norton™ Internet Security Solution ∙ Gaming Mode ∙...
  • Page 19 Continued from previous page ∙ Cooling ▪ All Aluminum Design ▪ Frozr Heatsink Design ▪ Extended Heatsink Design ▪ M.2 Shield Frozr ▪ Pump Fan ▪ Smart Fan Control ∙ LED ▪ Mystic Light Extension (RGB) ▪ Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW) ▪...

  • Page 20: Jcorsair1 Connector Specification

    LED strips exceeds 8. HD120 RGB Fan SP120 RGB Fan LL120 RGB Fan Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MEG Z490 UNIFY User manual Documentation Case stand-off notification Quick installation guide Application Driver DVD...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram 2 Channel DDR4 Memory Processor Switch PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 2x PCIe x1 slots 1x PCIe x4 slot 1x M.2 1x SATA 6Gb/s 1x Realtek 2.5G LAN 1x M.2 2x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 3x SATA 6Gb/s ASMedia 4x USB 3.2 Gen2...

  • Page 22: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type A PS/2 Combo port Audio Ports Clear CMOS 2.5 Gbps LAN button Optical Flash BIOS USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Button 10Gbps Type A 20Gbps Type C S/PDIF-Out USB 2.0 Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Wi-Fi Antenna...

  • Page 23: 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 ∙ Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options.
  • 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: 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 26: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components CPU_FAN1 Processor PUMP_FAN1 Socket JCORSAIR1 SYS_FAN1 JRAINBOW2 CPU_PWR2 SYS_FAN6 CPU_PWR1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 SYS_FAN5 ATX_PWR1 JUSB1 M2_1 PCI_E1 JUSB2 M2_2 SATA▼1▲2 JBAT1 PCI_E2 SATA▼3▲4 JBLK_U1 PCI_E3 M2_3 SATA▼5▲6 PCI_E4 JSLOW1 JLN1 JOC_FS1 JOC_RT1 PCI_E5 JTPM1 JFP2 JAUD1 JFP1 JCI1...
  • Page 27 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, Fan Connectors SYS_FAN1~6 CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA 1200 CPU Socket DIMM Slots Memory slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JBLK_U1 Base clock Plus connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCORSAIR1...

  • Page 28: Cpu Socket

    ∙ 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. When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink ∙...

  • Page 29: Dimm Slots

    It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs ∙ installation or overclocking. The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU ∙ and devices when overclocking. ∙ Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Overview of Components...

  • Page 30: Pci_E1~5: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH) Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation Overview of Components...
  • Page 31 ⚠ Important If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI ∙ Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. ∙ For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.

  • Page 32: M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M)

    M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ⚽ Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_1 M2_2 M2_3 ⚠ Important Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ∙ ∙ Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots. Installing M.2 module 1.
  • Page 33 3. Move the position of the standoffs according to your M.2 SSDs length if need. 4. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 5. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 8.5H screw. 8.5H screw 30º...

  • Page 34: 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 ∙...

  • Page 35: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

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

  • Page 36: Cpu_Pwr1~3, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1~2 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 +3.3V Ground...

  • Page 37: Jblk_U1: Base Clock Plus Connector

    JBLK_U1: Base clock Plus connector You can use this connector to connect an external button. Press the button to increase the CPU base clock. JBLK_U1 (Short the jumper to increase the CPU base clock) V-Check Points Lite These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages.

  • Page 38: Jslow1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper

    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. JLN1: Low Temperature Booting Jumper This jumper is used for liquid nitrogen cooling system to boot at an extreme low temperature.

  • Page 39: Joc_Rt1: Oc Retry Button

    JOC_RT1: OC Retry Button This connector allows you to connect a button. When you press and hold the button, the system will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. JOC_RT1 Normal Retry OC (default) JOC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Button This connector allows you to connect a button.

  • Page 40: 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 JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector on the front panel.

  • Page 41: Jusb2: Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Connector

    JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel. Power USB2.0+ USB3_RX_DN USB2.0- USB3_RX_DP Ground Ground USB3_TX_C_DP USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DN USB3_TX_C_DP Ground Ground USB3_RX_DP USB2.0- USB3_RX_DN USB2.0+ Power Ground No Pin ⚠...

  • Page 42: Jusb3~4: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install ∙ MSI® DRAGON CENTER utility. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

  • Page 43: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~6: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: 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. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode.

  • Page 44: Jtbt1: Thunderbolt Add-On Card Connector

    JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card. FORCE_PWR SCI_EVENT SLP_S3# SLP_S5# JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector This connector allows you to connect the RTD3 connector on the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports RTD3. WAKE PWR EN Overview of Components...

  • Page 45: Jci1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

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

  • Page 46: 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/ (default)

  • Page 47: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector

    (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). 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 48: Jrainbow1~2: Addressable Rgb Led Connectors

    (5V). In the case of 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 49: Jcorsair1: Corsair Connector

    The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable Lighting PRO RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB 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 50: 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 51: Led_Sw1: Ez Led Control

    LED_SW1: EZ LED Control This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard. LED_OFF LED_ON (Default) LED_SW1 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...

  • Page 52: Debug Code Led Table

    Debug Code LED Table SEC Progress Codes Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard) AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization SEC Error Codes...
  • Page 53 3C - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific) DXE IPL is started PEI Error Codes Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error.
  • Page 54 PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable 9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable...
  • Page 55 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available S3 Resume Progress Codes...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Installing Os, Drivers & Utilities

    Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 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 58: Uefi Bios

    UEFI BIOS MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. The UEFI BIOS firmware infrastructure has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve. It will fully support future PCs and devices that comply with UEFI firmware architecture.

  • Page 59: 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 ∙...

  • Page 60: 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 61 1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from the MSI® website. 2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of your USB flash drive. 3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU and memory.)

  • Page 62: 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. Screenshot XMP Profile Setup Mode switch...
  • Page 63 ∙ Language - allows you to select language of BIOS setup. ∙ System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙ Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority. The boot priority from high to low is left to right.
  • Page 64 ▪ To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu 1. Select a BIOS item not only on BIOS menu but also on search page. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose a favorite page and click on OK. ▪...

  • Page 65: Advanced Mode

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

  • Page 66: Settings Menu

    SETTINGS Menu This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices. ▶ System Status sub-menu The System Status sub-menu allows you to set the system clock and view system information. ▶ System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day>...
  • Page 67 ▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration sub-menu Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. This sub-menu is only available when using the CPU which integrate with IGP. ▶ Intel (R) Thunderbolt sub-menu Sets the Intel thunderbolt device function. This sub-menu is only available when using the Intel thunderbolt device.

  • Page 68: Oc Menu

    OC Menu This menu allows you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. Please note that, higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system un-stability. ⚠ Important Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙...
  • Page 69 ▶ Core X X of X xxxx MHz [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. These items only appear when CPU Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core. ▶ Turbo Ratio Offset Value [Auto] Sets the CPU Turbo ratio offset value.
  • Page 70 ▶ Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) [Disabled] XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support XMP is installed.
  • Page 71 ▶ CPU Core Voltage Mode [Auto]* Sets the CPU Core voltage mode. ▶ CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allow you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶...

  • Page 72: M-Flash Menu

    M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.

  • Page 73: Oc Profile Menu

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

  • Page 74: Hardware Monitor Menu

    HARDWARE MONITOR Menu This menu allows you to adjust the fan speed manually and monitor CPU/ system voltage. Select a temperature curve line (white) to be showed in Fan operating window Select a fan to be configured Select a fan mode for target fan Click to enable the Smart Fan Smart Fan duty...
  • Page 75 Adjusting fans 1. Selects a fan that you want to adjust and to display the fan duty curve line (yellow) in fan operating windows. 2. Click and drag the duty points to adjust the fan speed. Select a fan to be adjusted Duty points ⚠...

  • Page 76: 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’s audio effects, audio profiles and...

  • Page 77: Microphone Tab

    ▪ Voices - it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from -12 to +12 dB. ▪ Bass - increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 ▪ Treble - increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12 ∙...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: Creating Raid Volume

    Creating RAID Volume 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Enter Create RAID Volume screen. The following screen appears: 3. Specify a Name for RAID volume. 4. Select the RAID Level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level. 5.

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: Installing Raid Driver

    2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with Intel RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ▪ To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI USB Drive into the optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Storage\Intel\ 3.

  • Page 85: Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

    4. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ▫ Reboot to operating system. ▫ Insert the MSI USB Drive 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 USB Drive.
  • Page 86 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 operating system, please follow the cautions listed below.

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 the symptoms as mentioned below.
  • Page 89 European Harmonized Standards. disposing of their end-of-life products. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI, y Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor MSI-NL Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. for further recycling information. B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재) y Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for...
  • Page 90 MSI la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted will comply with the product take back requirements...
  • Page 91 Products designed to be operated del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva at closer proximities, such as tablet computers, comply with applicable EU requirements in typical ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del...
  • Page 92 Copyright © 2020 All rights reserved. contact your place of purchase or local distributor. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Alternatively, please try the following help resources Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names for further guidance.

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