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B450M MORTAR MAX
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Preparing Tools and Components
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CPU Fan
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DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit
Graphics Card
Thermal Paste
SATA DVD Drive
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A Package of Screws
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Page 1: Quick Start
Quick Start B450M MORTAR MAX 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: Installing A Processor
Installing a Processor https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc Quick Start... - Page 3 Important If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink. Quick Start...
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Page 4: Installing Ddr4 Memory
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 Quick Start... -
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 Quick Start... -
Page 7: Installing Sata Drives
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Quick Start... -
Page 8: Installing A Graphics Card
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A Quick Start... -
Page 9: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start... -
Page 10: Connecting The Power Connectors
Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start... -
Page 11: Power On
Power On Quick Start... -
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start ......................1 Preparing Tools and Components ................1 Installing a Processor ..................... 2 Installing DDR4 memory ..................4 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 5 Installing the Motherboard ..................6 Installing SATA Drives..................... 7 Installing a Graphics Card ..................8 Connecting Peripheral Devices ................ - Page 13 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ............37 BIOS Setup ......................38 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 38 Resetting BIOS ...................... 39 Updating BIOS ....................... 39 EZ Mode ........................ 41 Advanced Mode ....................43 SETTINGS ......................44 Advanced ....................... 44 Boot ........................49 Security .........................
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Page 14: 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 15: Specifications
Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory y Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) * Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. y 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1) ƒ Supports x16 speed with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™... - Page 16 Continued from previous page B450 Chipset ® y 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports* y 1x M.2 slot (M2_2, Key M)* ƒ Supports PCIe 2.0 x4 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices ® Storage y 1x M.2 slot (M2_1, Key M)* ƒ Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 (1st 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™/ Ryzen™...
- Page 17 Continued from previous page y 1x Flash BIOS Button y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 1x DisplayPort y 1x HDMI port ™ Back Panel y 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports Connectors y 1x LAN (RJ45) port y 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port y 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port...
- Page 18 SUPER CHARGER y GAMING APP Software y RAMDISK y X-BOOST y SMART TOOL y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y Norton™ Internet Security Solution y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive y CPU-Z MSI GAMING Continued on next page Specifications...
- Page 19 Continued from previous page y Audio ƒ Audio Boost y Storage ƒ Turbo M.2 ƒ StoreMI y Fan ƒ Gaming Fan Control y LED ƒ Mystic Light ƒ Mystic Light Extension (RGB) ƒ Mystic light SYNC ƒ EZ DEBUG LED y Protection ƒ...
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Page 20: Package Contents
Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: y Motherboard y Driver DVD y User Manual y Quick Installation Guide y I/O Shielding y SATA 6G Cable X2 y Case Badge y Product Registration Card y M.2 Screw x2 Important If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer. -
Page 21: Block Diagram
Block Diagram HDMI DisplayPort 2 Channel DDR4 Memory 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 PCIe x16 Realtek ALC892 Audio Jacks NCT6797D Super I/O PCIe x1 PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Switch Switch PCIe x1 1 x M.2 PCIe x4 Switch Switch 1 x M.2 CHIPSET 4x SATA 6Gb/s 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2... -
Page 22: Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel Audio Ports PS/2 USB 3.2 Gen2 DisplayPort USB 2.0 USB 3.2 Gen1 Flash BIOS Optical S/PDIF-Out Button USB 3.2 Gen1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C USB 2.0/ Flash BIOS Port y Flash BIOS Button/ Port - Please refer to page 40 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button. -
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 Advanced Settings 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...
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Page 25: Overview Of Components
Overview of Components DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 CPU Socket DIMMB2 CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN1 SATA3 SATA4 M2_1 PCI_E1 SATA▼1▲2 PCI_E2 M2_2 PCI_E3 JFP2 PCI_E4 JRGB2 JBAT1 JFP1 JAUD1 JUSB3 JRGB1 JUSB2 JCOM1 JUSB1 JLPT1 JTPM1 SYS_FAN3 JCI1 Overview of Components... - Page 26 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3 Fan Connectors CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket AM4 CPU Socket DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMMB1, DIMM Slots DIMMB2 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JCOM1 Serial Port Connector JFP1, JFP2...
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Page 27: Cpu Socket
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate ®... -
Page 28: Dimm Slots
Due to AM4 CPU/memory controller official specification limitation, the frequency of memory modules may operate lower than the marked value under the default state. Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. Overview of Components... -
Page 29: Pci_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots
PCI_E2 slot will be unavailable when an expansion card is installed in the PCI_E3 slot. 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. -
Page 30: M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
Buzzer Speaker - Buzzer + JFP2 Speaker Buzzer - Speaker + M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. M2_1 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_2 Installing M.2 SSD 1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the 3. -
Page 31: Cpu_Pwr1, Atx_Pwr1: Power Connectors
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. CPU_PWR1 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 32: Jusb1~2: Usb 2.0 Connectors
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. USB0- USB1- USB0+ USB1+ Ground Ground No Pin Important Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. -
Page 33: Cpu_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~3: Fan Connectors
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: 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. When you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a fan connector in PWM mode, the fan speed will always maintain at 100%, which might create a lot of noise. -
Page 34: Sata1~4: Sata 6Gb/S Connectors
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA3 SATA4 SATA2 SATA1 Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. -
Page 35: 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 36: Jrgb1, Jrgb2: Rgb Led Connectors
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. EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug status of the motherboard. -
Page 37: Jbat1: Clear Cmos (Reset Bios) Jumper
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS... -
Page 38: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS. Important BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only. -
Page 39: 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. Press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. - Page 40 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.
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Page 41: 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 A-XMP switch Setup Mode switch... - Page 42 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, HD audio controller, AHCI/RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control, CSM/UEFI and ErP Ready by clicking on their respective button.
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Page 43: Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. Screenshot A-XMP switch Setup Mode switch Search Language System information GAME BOOST switch Boot device priority bar BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection... -
Page 44: 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 45 [Disabled] Disables this function. fPCIe SlotX Lanes Configuration PCIe lanes configuration is for MSI M.2 Xpander / MSI M.2 Xpander-Z / Other M.2 PCIe storage card. The options in this item will vary with the installed processor. f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors.
- Page 46 fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. [AHCI Mode] Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.
- Page 47 f Super IO Configuration Sets system Super I/O chip parameters including LPT and COM ports. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. fSerial (COM) Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of serial(COM) port 0. Press Enter to enter the sub- menu. fSerial Port [Enabled] Enables or disables serial port.
- Page 48 fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot up when detecting abnormal voltage input. [Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operating and remain the shut down status. [Disabled] Disables this function. f Windows OS Configuration Sets Windows detailed configuration and behaviors.
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Page 49: Boot
fResume by USB Device [Disabled] Disables or enables system wake up from S3/S4 by USB device. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse. -
Page 50: Security
f POST Beep [Disabled] Enables or disables POST beep. f AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled] Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the system cannot boot to OS and reboot repeatedly. f Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. - Page 51 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.
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Page 52: 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 53 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 54 f DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. f Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only. f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.
- Page 55 fVR 12VIN OCP Expander [Auto] Expands the limitation of VR Over Current Protection with 12V input voltage. The higher expanding value indicates less protection. Therefore, please adjust the current carefully if needed, or it may damage the CPU/ VR MOS. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
- Page 56 fIOMMU Mode (optional) Enables/disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) for I/O Virtualization. fSpread Spectrum (optional) This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by modulating clock generator pulses. [Enabled] Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) problem. [Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock.
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Page 57: M-Flash
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 58: 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 59: 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 60: Software Description
Software Description 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 61: App Manager
Motherboard Information - shows the model name of motherboard. y Total Install/ Update - click on this tab to update/ install all the applications. Important Please note that, once you uninstall the APP MANAGER, all the MSI applications and software will be uninstalled simultaneously. Software Description... -
Page 62: Live Update 6
LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI system to scan and download the latest ® drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don’ t need to search the drivers on websites, and don’ t need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. - Page 63 1. Select the Live Update tab. 2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. 3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process.
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Page 64: Command Center
COMMAND CENTER COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a server for mobile remote control application. - Page 65 CPU Fan CPU Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons on the top of the CPU Fan control panel. y Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.
- Page 66 Option Buttons - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. y Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. y Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed. y DRAM - shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side.
- Page 67 7. Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP address on your MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system. ® 8. Press Refresh on the MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and ® OC functions are working properly.
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Page 68: Gaming App
3. Connect your android device and motherboard to the same local area network. 4. Run MSI GAMING APP APP on your android device. ® 5. Press the Remote Control Setting icon on the MSI GAMING APP APP to find the ® paired device Name you set in the Remote Control Setting panel. - Page 69 Eye Rest Eye Rest allows you to optimize the display on your monitor. y EyeRest - reduces blue-light of your LED backlit screen, in order to protect your eyes. y Gaming - automatically increase contrast ratio of your screen. y Movie - automatically increase dynamic contrast ratio of your screen. y Customize - allows you to adjust gamma, contrast and color balance for your screen.
- Page 70 ƒ Login Keys - provides hotkey login function. ƒ MSI Smart Keys - allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. y Hotkey Manager - allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. y Current Hotkeys - shows all existing hotkeys.
- Page 71 Mouse Master Mouse Master provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse. DPI Setting Delay Time Default Button Macro Hot Key DPI Hot Key Mouse Action Action List Test Area Edit Buttons Clear Button Load Button Save Button y Delay Time - allows you to apply a delay time in mouse macro.
- Page 72 VR Ready It will optimize the performance of your system to ensure everything is VR Ready. VR ON/ OFF Applications y VR ON/ OFF -enables or disables VR settings. y Applications - appears when you turn on the VR support. It allows you to close some applications to optimize the system for better VR experience.
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Page 73: X-Boost
X-BOOST The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards. Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the current system environment. - Page 74 STORAGE BOOST - supports faster access speed of storage device. Important Please note that you can only select one mode at a time from Easy or Advance page as MSI X-BOOST function. The improved transfer rate/ access speed will vary with the USB/ storage device. Software Description...
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Page 75: Mystic Light
MYSTIC LIGHT MYSTIC LIGHT is an application allows you to control LED lights of MSI products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software. Main Screen The Main screen is used to configure what devices need to be synchronized and LED light effect options. - Page 76 You can also change settings for single device. To do that, you have to click the sync bubble twice and make it turn gray as below. Then you go to DEVICE SETTING and click SETTING. click SETTING After that, the computer will open a different windows and you can modify LED there individually.
- Page 77 If you wish to customize multiple device at the same time, click the bubble until it turn red like below. Use the LIGHT EFFECT & COLOR section on the main menu to make change. Note: Currently only GTX 1080 Ti Lightning -/X/Z and GTX 1080 Ti Gaming -/X Trio supports Light Speed/Brightness and no device supports Direction.
- Page 78 Motherboard Screen The motherboard screen is used to configure the LED light effect of the motherboard. SYNC ALL Return Button Motherboard ON/ OFF ALL LED Name PROFILE Live Preview LED AREA Light Effect Apply Button Options Save Button Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models. y Return Button - returns to the main screen.
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Page 79: Mystic Light Party
This section allows you to control LED across different platform. The pre-requisite is that the platforms should all be connected within the same local network. Refer to device support list web page. https://www.msi.com/Landing/Mystic-Light-Party. PARTY Upon clicking PARTY, this window would pop out. On your master platform, click create a host group. - Page 80 The group has been created. The other computers in the same local network are able to join the group with MYSTIC LIGHT software. DELETE Group Button Control Group Button Invitation Status Indicator Group In/Out Status ƒ DELETE Group Button - deletes the group. ƒ...
- Page 81 Group Control Panel If everything is set up properly, you can see your slave platform on master platform MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY window. APPLY button Light Effect Options Invite Button Color Selection Group Members Icon At the panel below, you may apply different LED settings and color to the selected platform.
- Page 82 y Invite Button - enters the INVITE screen. y Light Effect Options - allow you to customize lighting effect. Always on Breathe Random Flash Double flash Marquee Rainbow Sound beat y Color Selection - allows you to change color. Inviting Member Click the Invite button in the Group Control Panel to enter the INVITE screen.
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Page 83: Smart Tool
SMART TOOL SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive, and it can also create a super RAID. Main menu After installing and activating SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Smart Tool or SUPER RAID. - Page 84 SUPER RAID This utility allows you to create a super RAID in Windows system. To create a super RAID: 1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. 2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type. y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 3.
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Page 85: Ramdisk
RAMDISK RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer, the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD’... -
Page 86: Amd Raid Configuration
AMD RAID Configuration The following are the RAID levels supported by RAIDXpert2. RAID 0 (Striping) 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 (Mirroring) provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. -
Page 87: Initializing Disks
Initializing Disks New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an AMD-RAID array. Initialization writes AMD-RAID configuration information (metadata) to a disk. Important If a disk is part of an AMD-RAID array, the disk cannot be selected for initialization. To initial the disk anyway, delete the AMD-RAID array. -
Page 88: Creating Arrays
Creating Arrays Arrays can be created after the disks are initialized. Important For redundant arrays, the Create process is not started until after the operating system and AMD-RAID OS drivers have been installed and the system has booted to the operating system. However, the arrays are immediately available to use for either a bootable array or a data array. -
Page 89: Deleting Arrays
Deleting Arrays Important Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that is on the array. This action cannot be undone and it is very unlikely that the data can be recovered. Do not delete the first array listed in the Arrays section, if it is the AMD-RAID bootable array. -
Page 90: Installing Raid Driver
2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with AMD RAID Drivers and then click Browse. ƒ To make an AMD RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Chipset\Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\ RAID_AM4 3. -
Page 91: 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 92 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.
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