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Thank you for purchasing the MSI
MEG Z390 ACE
motherboard. This Quick Start
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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
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Preparing Tools and Components

Intel
LGA 1151 CPU
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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 Thank you for purchasing the MSI MEG Z390 ACE 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: Installing A Processor

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

  • Page 3: Installing Ddr4 Memory

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

  • Page 4: 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 5: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...

  • Page 6: Installing Sata Drives

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

  • Page 7: Installing A Graphics Card

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

  • Page 8: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Power Connectors

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

  • Page 10: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components ................1 Installing a Processor ..................... 2 Installing DDR4 memory ..................3 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 4 Installing the Motherboard ..................5 Installing SATA Drives..................... 6 Installing a Graphics Card ..................7 Connecting Peripheral Devices ................
  • Page 12 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors ........41 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................42 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ............... 42 POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ..........43 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ............43 JRGB1, JRGB2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors ..........44 JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector ................
  • Page 13 M-FLASH ......................80 OC PROFILE ......................81 HARDWARE MONITOR ..................82 RAID Configuration ....................83 Enabling Intel Rapid Storage Technology............83 ® Creating RAID Volume ..................84 Removing a RAID Volume ..................85 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ................86 Rebuilding RAID Array ..................87 Installing RAID Driver ...................

  • Page 14: Specifications

    * M.2 slots and SATA ports share the bandwidth. Please refer to page 34 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 15 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 1x Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN controller ®...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page y 1x Clear CMOS button y 1x Flash BIOS Button y 4x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 1x LAN (RJ45) port Back Panel y 5x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports Connectors y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port y 2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors y 5x OFC audio jacks y 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector...
  • Page 17 Drivers y DRAGON CENTER y Nahimic Audio y MYSTIC LIGHT Software y Killer Control Center y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Norton™ Internet Security Solution Continued on next page...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page y GAME OPTIMIZATION y OC Performance y Hardware Monitor Dragon Center Features y Eyerest Please refer to http://download.msi. y LAN Manager com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. pdf for more details. y Live Update y Audio ƒ Audio Boost HD ƒ Nahimic 3 ƒ...

  • Page 19: Jcorsair1 Connector Specification

    Continued from previous page y Performance ƒ Multi GPU-SLI Technology ƒ Multi GPU-CrossFire Technology ƒ DDR4 Boost ƒ Core Boost ƒ GAME Boost (8 modes) ƒ OC Engine (Clock gen) ƒ Lightning USB ƒ Intel Turbo USB 3.1 Gen 2 Special Features ƒ...

  • Page 20: Package Contents

    Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard MEG Z390 ACE SATA 6Gb/s Cables LED Y Cable Cable LED JCORSAIR Cable LED JRAINBOW Cable Antenna Set SLI HB BRIDGE M M.2 Screw Accessories Case Badge...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram 2 Channel DDR4 Memory Processor Switch PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 3x PCIe x1 Switch 2x M.2 3x SATA 6Gb/s ASMEDIA 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ASM1042 3x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 ASMEDIA 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 ASM3142 Killer 6x USB 3.1 Gen2 2500 8x USB 2.0...

  • Page 22: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel Flash BIOS Port Wi-Fi Antenna connectors Audio Ports USB 2.0 Clear CMOS button USB 3.1 Gen2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C USB 3.1 Gen2 Optical S/PDIF-Out Flash BIOS Button 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 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 y 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 DIMMA1 CPU Socket DIMMA2 DIMMB1 SYS_FAN1 JCORSAIR1 DIMMB2 CPU_PWR2 PUMP_FAN1 CPU_PWR1 JRGB2 CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN3 JSLOW1 JLN1 OC_RT1 SYS_FAN5 OC_FS1 ATX_PWR1 JUSB2 JUSB6 M2_1 PCI_E1 JUSB1 PCI_E2 M2_2 SATA▼1▲2 PCI_E3 JCI1 SATA▼3▲4 PCI_E4 SATA▼5▲6 M2_3 PCI_E5 JBAT1 JPWRLED1 JFP2 PCI_E6 JAUD1...
  • Page 27 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5 Fan Connectors CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 DIMM Slots JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JLN1 Low Temperature Booting Jumper...

  • Page 28: Cpu Socket

    Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.

  • Page 29: Dimm Slots

    DIMM Slots DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel A Channel B DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Memory module installation recommendation DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first. Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.

  • Page 30: Pci_E1~6: Pcie Expansion Slots

    (@: graphics card slot, ─: unavailable, *: CrossFire only) 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.
  • Page 31 Installing SLI graphics cards For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements. To install SLI graphics cards: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards into the PCI_E1 and PCI_E4 slots.

  • Page 32: 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. ® M2_1 Video Demonstration M2_2 Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. M2_3 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA Installing M.2 module (For M2_1 & M2_2) 1.
  • Page 33 3. For 2280 M.2 SSD, please totally remove the screw and the mounting screw from the 2260 mounting hole. For 2260 M.2 SSD, remove the screw only. For 2242 M.2 SSD, remove the screw and the mounting screw and then fasten the mounting screw to the 2242 mounting hole.

  • 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 transmission otherwise.

  • Page 35: 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 36 The success of overclocking depends on the components of your computer. We do not guarantee the GAME BOOST overclocking range or the damages/ risks caused by overclocking behavior. MSI components are recommended for better compatibility when using GAME BOOST function. Overview of Components...

  • Page 37: Oc_Rt1: Oc Retry Jumper

    OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper You can connect a button to this jumper. When you press and hold this button, the system will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper You can connect a button to this jumper. When you press this button, the system will be forced into BIOS without showing the OC-FAIL message.

  • Page 38: Cpu_Pwr1~2, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors

    CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_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 +3.3V...

  • Page 39: Jusb1, Jusb3: Usb 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

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

  • Page 40: Jusb2, Jusb6: Usb 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connectors

    Ground Ground No Pin 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. Overview of Components...

  • Page 41: Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~5: Fan Connectors

    CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: 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. Only the CPU_FAN1 can automatically detect PWM and DC mode.

  • Page 42: Jaud1: Front Audio Connector

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

  • Page 43: Power1, Reset1: Power Button, Reset Button

    POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button The Power button allows you to power on/ off the computer, The Reset button allows you to 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 44: Jrgb1, Jrgb2, Jrainbow1: Rgb Led Connectors

    Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Fan Leds

    Fan LEDs These LEDs indicate the fan control mode. CPU_FAN1 LED LED color Fan control mode PUMP_FAN1 LED PWM mode White DC mode GAME BOOST LEDs These LEDs indicate GAME BOOST control status. SW GAME BOOST LED (White) HW GAME BOOST LED (Red) Onboard LEDs...

  • Page 48: Debug Code Led

    Debug Code LED The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer to the Debug Code LED table for details. Debug Code LED Hexadecimal Character Table Hexadecimal Debug Code 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F LED display Boot Phases Security (SEC) –...
  • Page 49 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 50 DXE Progress Codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started 64 - 67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B - 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started...
  • Page 51 Setup Input Wait Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8 - BF Reserved for future AMI codes...

  • Page 52: Acpi States Codes

    Recovery Progress Codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 - F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery Error Codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 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. Select more dots to increase the rate of change of the effect and fewer dots to decrease the speed.
  • Page 56 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 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 Button.

  • Page 63: 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 64 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 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 68 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 69 fLegacy USB Support [Enabled] Sets Legacy USB function support. [Auto] The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support. [Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will be unavailable under legacy mode. f Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors.
  • Page 70 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. And the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed.

  • Page 71: Boot

    fResume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date. [Disabled] Disables this function. 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 &...

  • Page 72: 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 POST Beep [Disabled] Enables or disables the beep sound during system POST.

  • Page 73: Save & Exit

    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 74 Enables the GAME BOOST function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard. Enabling GAME BOOST function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile. f Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.
  • Page 75 f Adjusted Ring Frequency Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only. f Misc Setting* Press Enter, + or - key to open or close the following 3 items related to CPU features. fEIST [Enabled]* Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. ®...
  • Page 76 fDynamic Frequency Search Step (MHz) [Auto] Sets the increase for running the dynamic BCLK. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item will be available when the Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled. fBCLK Amplitude [Auto] Sets the value for BCLK Amplitude for overclocking. Higher value might benefit to get higher overclocking.
  • Page 77 f CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. f DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
  • Page 78 fIntel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. [Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually. [Disabled] Disables this function. fIntel VT-D Tech [Disabled] Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization for Directed I/O) technology.
  • Page 79 fCFG Lock [Enabled] Lock or un-lock the MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. [Enabled] Locks the CFG lock bit. [Disabled] Un-locks the CFG lock bit. fEIST [Enabled] Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. This item will ® appear when OC Explore Mode is set to Normal. [Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically.

  • Page 80: M-Flash

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

  • Page 81: Oc Profile

    OC PROFILE 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Regulatory Notices

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