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  • Page 1: Unpacking

    Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON motherboard. Check ® to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Drivers & Utilities Motherboard User...

  • 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. Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    Quick Start Preparing Tools and Components Intel LGA 1151 CPU ® CPU Fan Thermal Paste DDR4 Memory Power Supply Unit Chassis SATA Hard Disk Drive Graphics Card SATA DVD Drive A Package of Screws Phillips Screwdriver Quick Start...

  • Page 4: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs Quick Start...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Front Panel Header

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

  • Page 7: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Quick Start...

  • Page 8: Installing Sata Drives

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

  • Page 9: Installing A Graphics Card

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

  • Page 10: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices Quick Start...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1 JPWR2 Quick Start...

  • Page 12: Power On

    Power On Quick Start...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking ......................1 Safety Information ....................2 Quick Start ......................3 Preparing Tools and Components ................3 Installing a Processor ..................... 4 Installing DDR4 memory ..................5 Connecting the Front Panel Header ............... 6 Installing the Motherboard ..................7 Installing SATA Drives.....................
  • Page 14 BIOS Setup ......................39 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 39 Resetting BIOS ...................... 40 Updating BIOS ....................... 40 EZ Mode ........................ 41 Advanced Mode ....................43 SETTINGS ......................44 Advanced ....................... 44 Boot ........................50 Security ......................... 51 Save & Exit ......................52 OC ..........................

  • Page 15: Specifications

    ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode) ƒ Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ® * Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4 modes) Expansion Slots 4x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots...
  • Page 16 Continued from previous page Intel Z170 Chipset ® RAID Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset ® 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) port on the ƒ back panel 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port on the back panel ƒ...
  • Page 17 Continued from previous page 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (2 ports reserved for SATA Express port) 1x SATAe connector 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) Internal Connectors...
  • Page 18 Continued from previous page Drivers COMMAND CENTER LIVE UPDATE 6 FAST BOOT SUPER CHARGER GAMING APP M-CLOUD RAMDISK Software GAMING LAN MANAGER Nahimic Audio Open Broadcaster Software Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Norton Internet Security Solution ™ Google Chrome ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive ™...
  • Page 19 High Quality Audio Capacitors ƒ Golden Audio Connectors ƒ GAME BOOST Easy Overclocking ƒ GAMING LAN Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet ƒ MSI Network Manager ƒ Electric Wave Surge ƒ Performance GAMING APP GAMING Features System Mode Switching: OC/Gaming/Silent ƒ Gaming Hotkey ƒ...
  • Page 20 Military Class Component ƒ Military Class Stability and Reliability ƒ ESD Protection ˜ EMI Protection ˜ Humidity Protection ˜ Circuit Protection MSI Exclusive ˜ Features High Temperature Protection ˜ Steel Armor PCIe Slots ˜ VGA Armor Slot ˜ COMMAND CENTER System Monitor ƒ...

  • Page 21: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram HDMI DVI-D Dual Channel DDR4 Memory PCI Express DMI 3.0 PCIe x1 1 x SATA Express (2 x SATA 6Gb/s) PCIe x1 1 x M.2 PCIe x1 PCIe x1 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Z170 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gb/s) PCI Express Bus ASMEDIA...

  • Page 22: Rear I/O Panel

    Rear I/O Panel USB 2.0 Audio Ports PS/2 USB 3.1 Gen2 DVI-D USB 3.1 Gen2 USB 2.0 Optical S/PDIF-Out Type-C USB 3.1 Gen1 LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Yellow Linked Green...

  • Page 23: Realtek Hd Audio Manager

    Realtek HD Audio Manager After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on this icon to launch. Device Selection Advanced Settings Jack Status Application Enhancement Main Volume Connector Strings Profiles...
  • 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: Overview Of Components

    Overview of Components DIMM1 DIMM3 SYSFAN1 DIMM2 DIMM4 CPUFAN1 CPUFAN2 JPWR2 CPU Socket SYSFAN3 EZ Debug LED JPWR1 PCI_E1 JUSB3 M2_1 PCI_E2 JBAT1 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 JUSB4 PCI_E5 SATA5_6 PCI_E6 SATA3_4 PCI_E7 JCI1 JAUD1 SE1_21 SYSFAN2 JUSB1 JUSB2 JTBT1* JTPM1 JFP1 JFP2 * JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card.
  • Page 26 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMM1~4 DIMM Slots EZ Debug LED Debug LED indicators JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JPWR1~2 Power Connectors JTPM1...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Dimm Slots

    DIMM Slots DIMM1 DIMM3 Channel A Channel B DIMM2 DIMM4 Memory module installation recommendation DIMM4 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM1 Important Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first. Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.

  • Page 29: Pci_E1~E7: Pcie Expansion Slots

    PCI_E1~E7: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x8 slot PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E7: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation Important For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum...
  • Page 30 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: Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards into the PCI_E2 and PCI_E5 slots.

  • Page 31: 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. SATA6 SATA2 SATA5 SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 SE1_21: SATAe Connector This connector is SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Each SATAe connector can be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.

  • Page 32: M2_1: M.2 Slot

    M2_1: M.2 Slot Important SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 module in M.2 slot. Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, ® does not support Legacy ROM. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module.

  • Page 33: Jpwr1~2: Power Connectors

    JPWR1~2: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. JPWR2 Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON# Ground Ground Ground JPWR1 Ground Ground PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground Important...

  • Page 34: Jfp1, Jfp2: Front Panel Connectors

    JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. JFP1 HDD LED + Power LED + HDD LED - Power LED - Reset Switch Power Switch Reset Switch Power Switch Reserved No Pin Speaker - Buzzer + JFP2...

  • Page 35: Jusb3~4: Usb 3.1 Gen1 Connector

    JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 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 Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

  • Page 36: Cpufan1~2, Sysfan1~3: Fan Connectors

    CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and Voltage Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.

  • Page 37: 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 Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. Close the chassis cover. Go to BIOS >...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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. Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly.

  • Page 40: 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: Press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

  • 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. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot...
  • Page 42 GAME BOOST toggle - click on it to toggle the GAME BOOST for OC. Important Please don’ t make any changes in OC menu and don’ t load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the GAME BOOST function. Favorites - press any Favorites tab or the F3 key to enter Favorites menu.

  • 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. XMP switch Setup Mode switch Screenshot Favorites Language System information GAME BOOST toggle Boot device priority bar BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection...

  • Page 44: Settings

    SETTINGS System Status 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 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 46 fIpv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When “Enabled” , the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item will appear when “Network Stack” is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.
  • Page 47 fUSB Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables all USB controller. fXHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature. This item will appear when USB Controller is enabled. 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.
  • Page 48 Disables this function. fMSI Fast Boot [Disabled] MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of Fast Boot. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time.
  • Page 49 fKey Management Manages the secure boot keys. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Secure Boot Mode sets to [Custom]. Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

  • Page 50: Boot

    fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard. [Any Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected. [Hot Key] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.

  • Page 51: Security

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

  • Page 52: Save & Exit

    fChassis Intrusion [Disabled] Enables or disables recording messages when 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. [Reset] Clear the warning message.
  • 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 CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic 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 55 CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot. [Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately. [During Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot.
  • Page 56 CPU Core/ GT Voltage Mode [Auto]* Selects the control mode for CPU Core/ GT voltages. [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 CPU Features Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. fHyper-Threading [Enabled] Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology.
  • Page 58 fAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher). [Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache latency time and tuning the performance to the specific application. [Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only. fCPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support.
  • Page 59 fIntel Turbo Boost [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel Turbo Boost. This item is for Normal mode and ® appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is installed. [Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically over specification when system request the highest performance state. [Disabled] Disables this function.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Oc Profile

    OC PROFILE 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 62: Hardware Monitor

    HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature & Speed information Fan control field Setting Buttons Voltage display Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan. Please check the Smart Fan Mode box to enable the Smart Fan.

  • Page 63: Software Description

    7/ 8.1/ 10. ® Installing Drivers Start up your computer in Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10. ® Insert MSI Driver Disc into your optical drive. ® The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers. Click Install button.

  • 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. Manual Mode - allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.
  • Page 66 GAME BOOST GAME BOOST provides a specified CPU frequency for overclocking the CPU. Option Buttons - Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear. Voltage - allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. Fan - allows you to control the system fans speed.
  • Page 67 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. ® Press Refresh on the MSI COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and ® OC functions are working properly.

  • Page 68: 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 69 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. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process.

  • Page 70: Gaming App

    GAMING APP GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving gaming performance. Setting Button Information Button Display Mode Button CPU Frequency GPU Frequency Gaming Function Full Speed GPU Fan Buttons Control Mode Buttons Setting Button - allows you to run GAMING APP when Windows starts. Information Button - shows the information of this application.
  • Page 71 OSD Setting Panel Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD). Apply Button - allows you to accept selections. LED Effect LED Effect allows you to control LED lights on your motherboard. All LED - controls all LEDs on your motherboard and graphics cards. Each LED - separately controls each set of LED light on the motherboard.
  • Page 72 Login Keys - provides hotkey login function. ƒ MSI Smart Keys - allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. ƒ Hotkey Manager - allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. Current Hotkeys - shows all existing hotkeys.
  • Page 73 Mouse Master Mouse Master provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse. DPI Setting Delay Time Defalut Button Macro Hot Key DPI Hot Key Mouse Action Action List Test Area Edit Buttons Clear Button Load Button Save Button Delay Time - allows you to input delay time and click the Add button to insert a...

  • Page 74: M-Cloud

    M-CLOUD M-CLOUD is an application of MSI network sharing. It allows you to turn your computer into Wi-Fi AP. It can also transfer files between your MSI computers. Soft AP ON/OFF History Server Information Users & Permissions Server Local Directory...
  • Page 75 Setting up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi module. You can share your network connection to your smartphones, tablets and laptops with the Soft AP function. Important You must have an active network connection and an installed Wi-Fi moudle to enable Soft AP.
  • Page 76 Managing User Accounts This section describes how to create/ remove a user account and configure individual access permissions. Click the Users & Permissions button and the Users & Permissions Management window will pop up. Click Add Account button create a new user account. Fill in user’...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Gaming Lan Manager

    GAMING LAN MANAGER GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 7/ 8.1/ 10. It can keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, GAMING LAN MANAGER provides virtual access point function for traffic shaping for your mobile devices.
  • Page 79 Speed Testing The speed testing is used to optimize bandwidth usage. To test the Upload and Down- load speed, please follow the steps below: Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your network speed.

  • Page 80: Nahimic

    HD Audio Recorder. Installation and Update Nahimic 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’...
  • Page 81 Microphone Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic’ s microphone effects and settings. Listen to your Automatic Calibration Micphone Effects Listen to your MIC - turns the microphone loopback On/Off. Automatic Calibration - dynamically adjusts the Noise Gate threshold and the Noise Reduction level by estimating the noise VS.

  • Page 82: Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility

    Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for you to ® tune, test and monitor your system. Tuning Controls Views Settings Help System Navigation Table System System Monitors Graphs Views Settings Help Views - toggles to switche between Monitoring and Show All view.

  • Page 83: Raid Configuration (Optional)

    RAID Configuration (optional) 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 s RAID Volume Select option Create RAID Volume and press Enter key. The following screen appears. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID1(Mirror) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : N / A Capacity : XXX.X GB Sync : N / A Create Volume...
  • Page 85 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 in the IRST Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.

  • Page 86: Degraded Raid Array

    Important You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. Possible reasons to Reset Disks to Non-RAID could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk. Recovery Volume Options Select option Recovery Volume Options from the main menu screen and press Enter to change recovery volume mode.
  • Page 87 Reboot to Windows ; the rebuild will occur automatically. ® Failed Hard Drive Member Power off. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity. Reboot the system to IRST Option ROM by press Ctrl + I keys during the POST. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press Enter.

  • 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 symptoms as mentioned below. the BIOS.

  • Page 89: Regulatory Notices

    EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Council), MSI provides the information of chemical Operation is subject to the following two conditions: substances in products at: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.
  • Page 90 FRANÇAIS Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduze e koje En tant qu’ écologiste et afin de protéger vodi ra una o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da l’ environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci... vas podesti da…...
  • Page 91 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’ interno dell’ Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita.
  • Page 92 Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. y Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com y Register your product at: http://register.msi.com...

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