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Page 1: Unpacking
Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI B360M BAZOOKA PLUS 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 Disc... -
Page 2: 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 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 https://youtu.be/4ce91YC3Oww Quick Start... -
Page 5: Installing Ddr4 Memory
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs DIMMB2 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 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
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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 ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1 Quick Start... -
Page 12: Power On
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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 ......................36 Entering BIOS Setup ..................... 36 Resetting BIOS ...................... 37 Updating BIOS ....................... 37 EZ Mode ........................ 38 Advanced Mode ....................40 SETTINGS ......................41 Advanced ....................... 41 Boot ........................47 Security ......................... 48 Save & Exit ......................49 OC ..........................
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Page 15: Specifications
* M2_1 slot will be unavailable when installing a PCIe device in PCI_E4 slot. ** Before using Intel Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have ® updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. Intel B360 Chipset ®... - Page 16 Continued from previous page y Realtek ALC892 Codec ® Audio y 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio y Supports S/PDIF output 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 1x DVI-D port y 1x DisplayPort port y 1x HDMI port y 1x LAN (RJ45) port Back Panel...
- Page 17 SUPER CHARGER y MYSTIC LIGHT y GAMING LAN MANAGER y Nahimic Audio y Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ® y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Norton™ Internet Security Solution * This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit www.msi.com...
- Page 18 Continued from previous page y Audio ƒ Audio Boost ƒ Nahimic 2.5 ƒ Vioce Boost y Network ƒ GAMING LAN with Gaming LAN Manager y Storage ƒ Turbo M.2 ƒ Intel Optane Memory Ready ® y Fan ƒ Smart Fan Control y LED ƒ...
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Page 19: Block Diagram
Block Diagram HDMI DVI-D 2 Channel DDR4 Memory PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 slot Switch PCIe x16 slot 1 x M.2 4 x SATA 6Gb/s B360 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 6 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 LPC Bus NV6797... -
Page 20: Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel USB 3.1 Gen2 Audio Ports PS/2 DisplayPort USB 2.0 USB 2.0 DVI-D Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C LAN Port LED Status Table Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Yellow Linked Green... -
Page 21: 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 the icon to launch. Device Selection Advanced Settings Jack Status Application Enhancement Main Volume Connector Strings Profiles... - Page 22 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 23: Overview Of Components
Overview of Components DIMMA1 DIMMA2 CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 CPU Socket SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 ATX_PWR1 SYS_FAN3 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 SATA▼1▲2 JBAT1 PCI_E3 M2_1 JCI1 PCI_E4 SATA3 JAUD1 JTBT1 SATA4 JRGB1 JTPM1 JFP1 JUSB1 JFP2 JUSB2 Overview of Components... - Page 24 Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3 Fan Connectors CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1 Power Connectors CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket DIMMA1, DIMMA2, DIMM Slots DIMMB1, DIMMB2 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JRGB1...
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Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Pci_E1~4: Pcie Expansion Slots
PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes) Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation Important If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. -
Page 28: 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. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Important Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. -
Page 29: M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) Important Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. ® Intel Optane™ Memory Ready. ® M2_1 slot will be unavailable when installing a PCIe device in PCI_E4 slot. M2_1 slot only supports PCIe mode. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD. -
Page 30: 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 31: Jusb1: Usb 2.0 Connector
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Jrgb1: Rgb Led Connector
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. JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card. -
Page 35: 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 36: 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 Use MSI FAST BOOT application. Click on GO2BIOS button and choose OK. The system will reboot and enter BIOS setup directly. -
Page 37: 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 computer. -
Page 38: 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 39 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.
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Page 40: 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 Boot device priority bar BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection Menu display y XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/ System information/ Boot... -
Page 41: 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 42 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 43 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 44 fIGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. This item appears when Initiate Graphic Adapter set to PEG. [Enabled] Enables multi-screen function for both integrated and external graphics cards. [Disabled] Disables this function. f Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration fDiscrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support [Disabled] Enables or disables Thunderbolt™...
- Page 45 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 46 fSecure Boot Mode [Standard] Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded. This item appears when Secure Boot Support is enabled. [Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys.
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Page 47: Boot
fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from S3/ S4/ S5 state when activity of PS/2 mouse is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard. -
Page 48: Security
f Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. -
Page 49: Save & Exit
fSecurity Device Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system. f Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. 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. - Page 50 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. f OC Explore Mode [Normal] Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings. [Normal] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.
- Page 51 f CPU Ratio Offset When Running AVX [Auto] Sets a offset value to lower the CPU core ratio. It could be helpful for heat dissipation when running AVX instruction set. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. f Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio.
- Page 52 f Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. f DRAM Timing Mode [Link] Selects the memory timing mode. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for all memory channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for respective memory channel.
- Page 53 f MEMORY-Z Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays all the settings and timings of installed memory. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F5]. fDIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 Memory SPD Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory.
- Page 54 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 55 fCPU Current Limit (A) [Auto] Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the current is over the specified value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current. fFCLK Frequency [Auto] Sets FCLK frequency. Lower FCLK frequency may help you to set higher base clock frequency.
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Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 disc into your optical drive. ® 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case. -
Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67: 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 68 OSD Setting Panel Use the OSD setting panel to specify information within on-screen display (OSD). y Apply Button - applies above settings to OSD. 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.
- Page 69 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 70 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 71 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 72: 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 73 OPTANE BOOST - supports faster access speed of Intel Optane memory (require a reboot). 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 74: Dpc Latency Tuner
DPC LATENCY TUNER DPC LATENCY TUNER is a convenient tool that helps you optimize your PC settings to get a smooth audio/video playback experience and a faster responsive system. For instance, you can regulate the CPU, iGPU ratio and DRAM frequency easily when playing different games. -
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: Gaming Lan Manager
GAMING LAN MANAGER GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 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 87 Configuring Bandwidth This section describes how to configure Internet Provider Speed. You can configure default internet upload and download bandwidth from the Network Test tab on the GAMING LAN MANAGER window. Important Before using the GAMING LAN MANAGER for the first time, you should use the Test Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider.
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Page 88: Nahimic 2.5
HD Audio Recorder2 and Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 2.5 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 2.5’... - Page 89 ˜ Music - expands the stereo for a wider sound stage. Each audio effect can be disabled by clicking on it. ƒ Reverb - increases the feeling of space by applying different types of reverbs corresponding to different room sizes. ƒ...
- Page 90 Microphone Tab From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 2.5’ s microphone effects and settings. Microphone Loopback Device properties Display & Volume Microphone Effects Reset Button Mute On/Off Button y Display & Volume - displays the type of audio recording device currently being used as input, as well as its current volume.
- Page 91 Audio Launchpad effects Control page Properties y Audio Launchpad effects - allows streamers to use prerecorded sounds during a livestream. These sounds can also be heard by viewers. This tool will allow you to create your true audio identity. That way, your livestreams will be more personal and animated.
- Page 92 Sound Tracker The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the source of the strongest sound while in a game. The Sound Tracker captions the 5.1 and 7.1 sound streams processed by your audio system, and is displayed in all applications and games using DirectX 9, 9c, 10 and 11.
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Page 93: Intel ® Optane™ Memory Configuration
Optane™ memory can accelerate the Windows 10 64bit operating system. This ® section describes how to install and remove the Intel Optane™ memory. ® System Requirements y Intel Optane™ memory ready MSI motherboards ® ® y Supported 8th Gen, or later, Intel Core™ - i Processor ®... - Page 94 5. Enable Intel Optane™ Memory. ® ˜ Enable Intel Optane™ Memory via the Intel Optane™ memory application ® ® (auto-launches upon reboot). ˜ Click Yes in the dialog. ˜ Reboot System. WARNING Once you enable Intel Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your ®...
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Page 95: 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 96: Troubleshooting
® Optane Memory and switch BIOS setting from RAID/ Optane mode back to AHCI mode, that may cause operating system damage. MSI has developed a software assistance for this problem. You can disable Intel Optane™ Memory and switch back to AHCI ®... -
Page 97: 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 98 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.
- Page 99 MSI will comply with the product take entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded estos residuos.
- Page 100 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 101 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. Technical Support...