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  • Page 1 Intel 700 series BIOS USER GUIDE Motherboard...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting fans ....................68 Resetting BIOS ...................... 69 Updating BIOS ....................... 69 Updating BIOS with M-FLASH ............... 69 Updating the BIOS with MSI Center ..............70 Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button ............70 Notices ......................... 71 Copyright ....................... 71 Revision History ....................

  • Page 3: Uefi Bios

    UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset’s capabilities.

  • Page 4: 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 ∙ The BIOS setup screens, options and settings in this manual are for reference only and may vary from the motherboard you purchased.

  • Page 5: Bios Setting Mode

    BIOS Setting Mode It provides two modes for you to configure BIOS: EZ mode and Advanced mode. Please press F7 to switch between these two modes. EZ Mode At EZ mode, it provides the basic system information and allows you to configure the basic setting.
  • Page 6 ∙ Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode. ∙ Screenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).
  • Page 7 ∙ 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 8 ∙ Favorites - click on this button or press the F3 key to show the Favorites window. It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items. ▪ To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu 1.
  • Page 9 ▪ To delete a BIOS item from favorite menu 1. Select a BIOS item on favorite menu. 2. Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose Delete and click on OK. BIOS Setup...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Settings Menu

    SETTINGS Menu This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices. System Status 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 12: Advanced

    ▶ SATA PortX/ M2_X/ U2_X Shows the information of connected SATA/ M.2/ U.2 devices. ⚠ Important If the connected SATA/ M.2/ U.2 device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2/ U.2 cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.
  • Page 13 ▶ PCIe/PCI Sub-system Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ M.2_1 - Max Link Speed Sets PCI Express protocol for M2_1slot to match different installed M.2 devices. [Auto] This item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
  • Page 14 ▶ CPU PCIe Lanes Configuration Configures the PCIe lanes from CPU for adapting multiple PCIe devices usages. ▶ PCI Latency Timer Sets latency timer for PCI interface device. ▶ Max TOLUD Sets the maximum TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM) value. ▶...
  • Page 15 ▶ PCI Express Root Port 7 ASPM Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving. ▶ PCI Express Root Port 8 ASPM Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving. ▶ PCI Express Root Port 9 ASPM Sets PCI Express ASPM (Active State Power Management) state for power saving.
  • Page 16 ▶ ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub- menu. ▶ Power LED Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED. [Dual Color] The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state. [Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state.
  • Page 17 ▶ Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals' parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ VGA Detection Allows the system to detect if there is any discrete VGA card or integrated graphics unit. ▶ Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
  • Page 18 ▶ BT Tile Mode If enabled, this item allows you to locate your PC by the Tile APP on your smartphone. ▶ Onboard CNVi Module Control Enables or disables the functions (WiFi and Bluetooth) of the Intel CNVi module. ▶ Onboard Wi-Fi/BT Module Control Enables or disables the onboard WiFi and Bluetooth functions.
  • Page 19 ▶ SATA3 Hot Plug Enables or disabled the SATA3 port hot plug support. ▶ SATA4 Hot Plug Enables or disabled the SATA4 port hot plug support. ▶ SATA5 Hot Plug Enables or disabled the SATA5 port hot plug support. ▶ SATA6 Hot Plug Enables or disabled the SATA6 port hot plug support.
  • Page 20 ▶ Integrated Graphics Share Memory Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This item will appear when an external graphics card be installed and the IGD Multi- Monitor is enabled. ▶ IGD Multi-Monitor Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card.
  • Page 21 ▶ GPIO filter Enables or disables GPIO filter. Enables GPIO filter to avoid electrical noise on chipset GPIOs during hotplug of 12V USB devices. ▶ DTBT Go2Sx Command Enables or disables the DTBT to execute Go2Sx commands before the system going to Sx states.
  • Page 22 ▶ USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the sub- menu. ▶ XHCI Hand-off Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support. Enables this item for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature. ▶ Legacy USB Support Sets Legacy USB function support.
  • Page 23 ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Enables or disables parallel(LPT) port. ▶ Parallel (LPT) Port Settings Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to Auto, BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ Device Mode Selects an operating mode for parallel port. [STD Printer Mode] Printer port mode [SPP]...
  • Page 24 ▶ System Power Fault Protection Enables or disables the protection (shut down status) for system when detecting abnormal voltage input. [Enabled] Protect the system from unexpected power operation and remain the shut down status. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ USB Standby Power at S4/S5 Enables or disables the standby power for all USB ports.
  • Page 25 ▶ Resume By PCI/ PCI-E/ Networking Device Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI/ PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers, onboard WiFi or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCI/ PCIe/ LAN/ WiFi device is detected.

  • Page 26: Boot

    SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+. ▶ MSI Driver Utility Installer Enables or disables the MSI driver utility support. If enabled, platform drivers will be downloaded automatically through Windows Update after the first OS installation. ▶ M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN4 S Fan Control You can set the fan duty percentage according LED color of the M.2 XPANDER-Z fan.
  • Page 27 ▶ POST Beep Enables or disables the beep sound during system POST. ▶ MSI Fast Boot MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. When enabled, the USB, PS2 and SATA devices will not be detected while booting. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time.

  • Page 28: Security

    Security Use this menu to set the administrator password and the user password for system security. This menu also allows you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password.
  • Page 29 ▶ U-Key Enables or disables the USB flash drive as a key. ▶ Make U-Key at Specify a USB flash drive as a key. ▶ Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. ▶ Security Device Support Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system.
  • Page 30 ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Enables or disables recording messages while the chassis is opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch. [Enabled] Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message.
  • Page 31 ▶ Enroll Efi Image Allows the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Enroll the SHA256 Hash certificate of a PE image into the authorized signature database (db). ▶ Platform Key(PK): ? ? ? The Platform Key (PK) can protect the firmware from any un-authenticated changes.

  • Page 32: Save & Exit

    ▶ Authorized TimeStamps: ? ? ? Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) lists the the authentication signatures with authorization time stamps. ▶ Set New Key Sets a new DBT to your system. ▶ Append Key Loads an additional DBT from storage devices to your system. ▶...

  • Page 33: 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 34 ▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 1 Sets the target P-Core Turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 1. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio. ▶...
  • Page 35 ▶ Target P-Core Turbo Ratio Group 6 Sets the target P-Core Turbo ratio value for P-Core Group 6. The target ratio value should not be higher than the former one. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio. ▶...
  • Page 36 ▶ P-Core 2 Sets the ratio for this single P-core if the CPU supports this function. The target speed of each single P core in favored index may varied by different CPU. This item only appears when P-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Per Core. ▶...
  • Page 37 ▶ Numbers of E-Core of Group 2 Sets a number of E cores for a group 2 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 2. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.
  • Page 38 ▶ Numbers of E-Core of Group 7 Sets a number of E cores for a group 7 to run target E-Core Turbo Ratio Group 7. The next group should be more than the former one in E core number. This item only appears when E-Core Ratio Apply Mode set to Turbo Ratio.
  • Page 39 ▶ CPU Ratio Mode Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode. This item will appear when you set the CPU ratio manually. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU loading. ▶...
  • Page 40 ▶ P-Core 6 Hyper-Threading Enables or disable Hyper-Threading technology for this single P-core. ▶ P-Core 7 Hyper-Threading Enables or disable Hyper-Threading technology for this single P-core. ▶ Per P-Core Control Enables or disables every single P-core control. ▶ P-Core 0 Enables or disables the P-core 0.
  • Page 41 ▶ E-Core 5 Enables or disables the E-core 5. ▶ E-Core 6 Enables or disables the E-core 6. ▶ E-Core 7 Enables or disables the E-core 7. ▶ Active P-Cores Allows you to select the number of active P-cores. ▶ Active E-Cores Allows you to select the number of active E-cores.
  • Page 42 ▶ EIST Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. [Enabled] Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production. [Disabled] Disables EIST. ▶ Intel Turbo Boost Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed.
  • Page 43 ▶ CPU AC Loadline Sets the CPU AC load-line value. Higher value loads the higher CPU voltage that could stabilize the system. This item appears when CPU Lite Load Control sets to Advanced. ▶ CPU DC Loadline Sets the CPU DC load-line value. Higher value loads the higher CPU voltage that could stabilize the system.
  • Page 44 ▶ TVB Points Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can configure the CPU ratio offset for every point temperature of TVB (Thermal Velocity Boost). This sub-menu appears when the installed CPU supports TVB. ▶ TVB Points Temperature(℃) Sets the point temperature of TVB. ▶...
  • Page 45 ▶ GT Ratio Sets the integrated graphics ratio along with preset GT voltage. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. ▶ Adjusted GT Frequency Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only. ▶ CPU Cooler Tuning Selects the CPU cooler type, and CPU power limit profile will be configured automatically according the cooler type by BIOS.
  • Page 46 ▶ iEXPO Selects and loads memory profile with optimized timing and voltage settings supported by installed memory module. ▶ DRAM Reference Clock Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed. ▶...
  • Page 47 ▶ XMP User Profile Press Enter to enter the sub-menu, you can set memory profile manually for XMP user profile. ▶ SA GV Enables or disables the SAGV (System Agent Geyserville). SAGV can dynamically tunes the memory frequencies depending on system conditions. ▶...
  • Page 48 ▶ Command Rate Sets the command rate. ▶ tCL Sets the CAS (Column Address Strobe) latency time. ▶ tRCD Sets the RAS to CAS delay time. ▶ tRP Sets the row precharge time. ▶ tRAS Sets the RAS (Row Address strobe) active time. ▶...
  • Page 49 ▶ tCKE Sets CKE minimum time. ▶ tCCD Sets CCD time. ▶ tCCD_L Sets CCD time. ▶ +Turn Around Timing Configuration ▶ Turn Around Timing Setting Mode Selects the memory turn around timing mode. ▶ tRDRDSG Sets the read to read delay time between different rank separation parameter. ▶...
  • Page 50 ▶ tRDWRDD Sets the read to write delay time between different module. ▶ tWRRDSG Sets the write to read delay time between different rank separation parameter. ▶ tWRRDDG Sets the write to read delay time between different module. ▶ tWRRDDR Sets the write to read delay time between different rank separation parameter.
  • Page 51 ▶ tAONPD Sets the tAONPD time. ▶ tREFIx9 Sets the tREFIx9 time. ▶ tXSDLL Sets the tXSDLL time. ▶ tZQOPER Sets the tZQOPER time. ▶ tMOD Sets the tMOD time. ▶ tZQCS Sets the tZQCS time. ▶ tZQCAL Sets the tZQCAL time. ▶...
  • Page 52 ▶ +Latency Timing Configuration tRTL/tIOL ▶ Latency Timing Setting Mode Selects the latency timing mode. ▶ RTL Init Value (CHA) Sets the initial RTL value (Round Trip Latency) for memory channel A. ▶ RTL Init Value (CHB) Sets the initial RTL value (Round Trip Latency) for memory channel B. ▶...
  • Page 53 ▶ Rx Equalization Sets the Rx Equalization value. ▶ VTT ODT Enables or disables the VTT ODT function. ▶ Enhanced Interleave Enables or disables the Enhanced Interleave support. ▶ +On-Die Termination Configuration ▶ Rtt Wr (CHA/D0) Sets ODT RTT_WR for channel A, DIMM0. ▶...
  • Page 54 ▶ Rtt Park Dqs (CHB/D0) Sets ODT RTT_PARK DQS for channel B, DIMM0. ▶ Rtt Wr (CHB/D1) Sets ODT RTT_WR for channel B, DIMM1. ▶ Rtt Nom Rd(CHB/D1) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_RD time for channel B, DIMM1. ▶ Rtt Nom Wr(CHB/D1) Sets ODT RTT_NOM_WR time for channel B, DIMM1.
  • Page 55 ▶ CPU Over Voltage Protection Sets the voltage limit for CPU over-voltage protection. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system. ▶ CPU Over Current Protection Sets the current limit for CPU over-current protection. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
  • Page 56 ▶ CPU Core Voltage Mode Sets the CPU Core voltage mode. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Adaptive Mode] Sets the adaptive voltage automatically for optimizing the system performance. [Override Mode] Allows you to set the voltage manually. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage and select the voltage offset mode.
  • Page 57 ▶ Voltage Offset Target Sets the offset value. ▶ Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x43 ▶ Voltage Offset Control Selects the voltage offset mode. ▶ Voltage Offset Target Sets the offset value. ▶ Set Voltage Offset When Running CPU Ratio x48 ▶...
  • Page 58 ▶ CPU GT Voltage Sets the CPU GT voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ CPU GT Voltage Offset Mode Selects the CPU GT voltage offset mode. ▶ CPU GT Voltage Offset Sets the offset voltage for CPU GT voltage.
  • Page 59 ▶ CPU SA Voltage Sets the CPU SA voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ CPU SA Voltage Offset Mode Selects the CPU SA voltage offset mode. ▶ CPU SA Voltage Offset Sets the offset voltage for CPU SA voltage.
  • Page 60 ▶ MC PLL SFR Voltage Sets the MC PLL SFR voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ DRAM Voltage Sets the DRAM voltage. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
  • Page 61 ▶ DRAM Voltage Sets the DRAM voltage for all memory channels. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ DRAM DIMMA1 Voltage Sets the DRAM DIMMA1 voltage separately. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
  • Page 62 ▶ DRAM DIMMA2 VPP Voltage Sets the DRAM DIMMA2 VPP voltage separately. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. ▶ DRAM DIMMB1 VPP Voltage Sets the DRAM DIMMB1 VPP voltage separately. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
  • Page 63 ▶ DIMMx Memory SPD Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only. ▶ CPU Features Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Limit CPUID Maximum Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS limits the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the...
  • Page 64 ▶ Control IOMMU Pre-boot Behavior Enables or disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) in pre-boot environment. This item is available when the Intel VT-D sets to Enabled. ▶ DMA Control Guarantee Enables or disables the DMA (Direct Memory Access) control guarantee. This item is available when the Intel VT-D sets to Enabled.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Adjusting Fans

    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 BIOS Setup...

  • Page 69: 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. Switch to the target BIOS ROM by Multi-BIOS switch. Skip this step if your motherboard does not have this switch.

  • Page 70: Updating The Bios With Msi Center

    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 71: Notices

    Notices Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of 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.

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