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X99S XPOWER AC
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G52-78811X3

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  • Page 1 Preface X99S XPOWER AC Motherboard G52-78811X3...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
  • Page 3 If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://register.msi.com/...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions ￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. ￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
  • Page 5 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 6 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 7 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html Preface...
  • Page 8 MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.
  • Page 9 MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
  • Page 10 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 11 2008 № 1057. Việt Nam RoHS Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép của một số...
  • Page 12 CONTENTS ▍ Preface ......................i Copyright Notice, Trademarks, Revision History .............ii Smartphone Application,Technical Support ............iii Safety Instructions ....................iv FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........... v CE Conformity ......................v Radiation Exposure Statement ................vi European Community Compliance Statement ............vi FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance ..............vi Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement ..............vi Taiwan Wireless Statements ...................vi Japan VCCI Class B Statement ................vi...
  • Page 13 PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots ..............1-21 PCIe Bandwidth Table ................1-21 Video/ Graphics Cards ..................1-22 Single Video Card Installation ..............1-22 Internal Connectors .................... 1-23 SATA1~10: SATA Connectors ..............1-23 SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector ............1-24 M2_1: M.2 Port .................... 1-24 JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ............
  • Page 14 Memory Installation ....................2-4 Motherboard Installation ..................2-5 Power Connectors Installation ................2-7 SATA HDD Installation ..................2-9 M.2 module Installation ..................2-10 Front Panel Connector Installation ..............2-11 JFP1 Connector Installation ................. 2-11 Front Panel Audio Connector Installation ............ 2-11 Peripheral Connector Installation ...............
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the X99S XPOWER AC Series (MS-7881 v1.X) E-ATX motherboard. The X99S XPOWER AC Series motherboards are based on Intel X99 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit ® the advanced Intel LGA2011-3 processor, the X99S XPOWER AC Series ®...
  • Page 16 Packing Contents Drivers & Utilities Motherboard I/O Shield Motherboard Disc User Guide Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Software & Application V-Check Cable x6 SATA Cable x6 Driver User Guide Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Antenna x2 SLI Cable x4 M-Connector Module IO Cover Delid Die Guard Fan Stand eSATA Bracket * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
  • Page 17 Assembly Precautions ■ 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. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component.
  • Page 18 ■ 2x ASMedia ASM1074 Chipset - 8x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel ■ ASMedia ASM1042 Chipset - 2x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel * Internal JUSB1 connector supports MSI Super Charger. Audio ■ Realtek ALC1150 Codec ®...
  • Page 19 ■ 1x Intel I218-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect between the Media Access Controller (MAC)2 and Physical Layer (PHY). ■ 1x Intel I210-AT Gigabit LAN controller Wireless ■ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth expansion module with Intel Dual Band Wireless- AC 7260 chip. - Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz) up to 867 Mbps speed.
  • Page 20 ■ Smart Utilities ■ Wi-Fi ■ Bluetooth ■ Command Center ■ ECO Center Software ■ Drivers ■ MSI - Command Center - Live Update 6 - Smart Utilities - Super Charger - Fast Boot - ECO Center ■ Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ■...
  • Page 21 Block Diagram 4 Channel DDR4 Memory Haswell-E Processor LGA2011-3 CPU Switch Switch PCIe x1 slot PCI Express Bus Intel I218 Switch PCI Express Bus Intel I210 DMI 2.0 1 x M.2 Wi-Fi / Switch 1 x SATA Express Bluetooth 10 x SATA 6Gb/s (2 ports reserved for SATA Express) ASMEDIA 4 x USB 3.0...
  • Page 22 SATA5~8 PCI_E5 JBAT1 M2_1 PCI_E6 JCI1 JUSB1 JAUD1 JUSB5 JPWR4 BIOS1 SYSFAN2 SATA10 JTPM1 SATA9 SYSFAN3 JUSB3 JFP2 JUSB4 JFP1 For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/cpu-support/ For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/test-report/ Getting Started...
  • Page 23 Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel 1-10 BCLK_STEP1 Base Clock Step Swtich 1-38 BIOS1 Multi-BIOS Switch 1-36 CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3,OPTFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors 1-28 DISCH1 Discharge Button 1-32 FASTB1 GO2BIOS Button 1-34 V-Check Connectors 1-30 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-29 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper...
  • Page 24 Back Panel Quick Guide Clear CMOS Button LAN Port PS/2 Port CS-Out Line-In/ SS-Out RS-Out Line-Out Optical USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port S/PDIF-Out ▶ PS/2 Port A PS/2 DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. ® ® ▶ Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system configuration data.
  • Page 25 ▶ Audio Ports These connectors are used for audio devices. ■ Line-In/ SS-Out: Line-In is used for connecting external audio outputting devices. SS-Out is side surround line out in 7.1 channel mode. ■ Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone. ■...
  • Page 26 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 recommend. MSI does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
  • Page 27 CPU & Heatsink Installation When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage both the CPU and the motherboard.
  • Page 28 5. Line up the CPU to fit the CPU socket. Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with the metal contacts facing downward. The alignment keys on the CPU will line up with the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct fit. 6.
  • Page 29 9. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating. 10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. CPUFAN2 Thermal paste 11.
  • Page 30 Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memory. http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs Up to Quad-Channel mode This mainboard supports up to four memory channels. Two DIMM slots provide a single channel.
  • Page 31 Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule Dual-Channel mode Installed DIMMs Diagram (2 memory modules) DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1, DIMM5 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 Triple-Channel mode Installed DIMMs Diagram (3 memory modules) DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM5 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5...
  • Page 32 Quad-Channel mode Installed DIMMs Diagram (6 memory modules) DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM5, DIMM6, DIMM7 DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 Installed DIMMs Diagram (8 memory modules) DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM4 DIMM3, DIMM4, DIMM5, DIMM6, DIMM8 DIMM7, DIMM8 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5...
  • Page 33 Mounting Screw Holes When installing the motherboard, first install the necessary mounting stands required for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the motherboard package.
  • Page 34 Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~4: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector.
  • Page 35 Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCIe Bandwidth Table ■...
  • Page 36 Adding on one or more discrete video cards will significantly boost the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are recommended. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCIe x16 slot with butterfly lock.
  • Page 37 Internal Connectors SATA1~10: SATA Connectors This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD. http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc SATA2 SATA1...
  • Page 38 SATA_EX1: SATA Express Connector The SATA Express, a new high performance storage interface, supports to connect 1 SATA Express device with up to 10 Gb/s transfer rate. Connects the SATA Express device to this 3-in-1 connector by a SATA Express cable. SATA Express M2_1: M.2 Port The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module.
  • Page 39 JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector is compliant with the Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When ® installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connector to simplify installation.
  • Page 40 • Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging. • Super-Charger Technology is only available on select MSI motherboard models. Please refer to the MSI website to check if your motherboard has Super-Charger technology. • For iPad, JUSB1 (red mark) can still charge iPad in S3, S4, S5 state.
  • Page 41 JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others. Important Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
  • Page 42 CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3,OPTFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans.
  • Page 43 JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design ® Guide. JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.
  • Page 44 Voltage Checkpoints These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltages. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. FV1: V-Check Connectors To check the voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables included in the motherboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to the voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector.
  • Page 45 BIOS section of the manual for instructions on how to turn off OC Genie from the BIOS. • The usage of OC Genie is at the user’s own risk. Overclocking is never guaranteed by MSI. • To ensure successfully OC Genie usage, MSI components are recommended. 1-31 Getting Started...
  • Page 46 POWER1: Power Button This button is used to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-off the system. RESET1: Reset Button This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset the system. DISCH1: Discharge Button This button allows you to discharge the motherboard by using the button instead of removing the battery.
  • Page 47 SW-TACT1, SW-TACT2: Base Clock Control Buttons These buttons are used to increase or decrease the base clock frequency. Pressing the Plus/ Minus button once will increase/ decrease the base clock frequency according to BCLK_STEP1 settings when the system is in regular operation state. Plus button: Minus button: Increase base clock...
  • Page 48 FASTB1: GO2BIOS Button If you enable the "MSI Fast Boot" feature in BIOS, the keyboard will be unavaiable and entering BIOS Setup by pressing DEL will not function. Therefore, you can press this button to enter BIOS Setup after reboot.
  • Page 49 Jumpers JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.
  • Page 50 Preparation: 1. Prepare a bootable USB flash drive. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the MSI official website at www.msi.com, and then decompress the file. 3. Copy the AFUDE238.exe and the BIOS file to the bootable USB flash drive BIOS recovery steps: 1.
  • Page 51 OC_SW1: OC Genie Mode Switch This swtich provides two overclocking modes (Gear 1 and Gear 2) for OC Genie operation. When you press the OC Genie button, the overclocking procedure will be performed according to the setting of this switch. The Gear 1 Mode is the default setting.
  • Page 52 BCLK_STEP1: Base Clock Step Swtich This swtich provides two steps (1 MHz and 0.1 MHz) for the operation of Base Clock Control Buttons. Step B: 1MHz Step A: 0.1MHz (Default) PEGSW1: PCIe CeaseFire Switch The PCIe CeaseFire switch can help you conveniently and directly control the installed graphics cards without removing the physical graphics cards.
  • Page 53 LED Status Indicators Debug LED OC Switch Gear 2 LED OC Switch Gear 1 LED MSI LED Thermal Warning LED BIOS A LED BIOS B LED HDD LED LED Status Table The following table describes the status of LED indicators.
  • Page 54 Debug Code LED Table Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message. Post Status 02,07 Power on CPU Initialization 03,08 Power on North Bridge Initialization 04,09 Power on South Bridge Initialization Power on Cache Initialization 11~14,32~36,56~5A Early CPU Initialization 15~18,37~3A...
  • Page 55 After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more efficiently and take advantage of any special features we provide.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter 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. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code. Important The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
  • Page 58 CPU Installation http://youtu.be/WPhyn2C5mgs Quick Installation...
  • Page 59 Quick Installation...
  • Page 60 Memory Installation http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs Quick Installation...
  • Page 61 Motherboard Installation Quick Installation...
  • Page 62 Quick Installation...
  • Page 63 Power Connectors Installation http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 Quick Installation...
  • Page 64 Quick Installation...
  • Page 65 SATA HDD Installation http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc Quick Installation...
  • Page 66 M.2 module Installation http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA 30° Quick Installation 2-10...
  • Page 67 Front Panel Connector Installation JFP1 Connector Installation http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI Front Panel Audio Connector Installation 2-11 Quick Installation...
  • Page 68 Peripheral Connector Installation USB2.0 Connector Installation USB3.0 Connector Installation Quick Installation 2-12...
  • Page 69 Graphics Card Installation http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 2-13 Quick Installation...
  • Page 70 Quick Installation 2-14...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CLICK BIOS is a revolutionary UEFI interface that allows you to setup and configure your system for optimum use. Using your mouse and keyboard, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version.
  • Page 72 (optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup directly at next boot. Click "GO2BIOS" tab on "MSI Fast Boot" utility screen. Important Please be sure to install the “MSI Fast Boot” utility before using it to enter the BIOS setup. BIOS Setup...
  • Page 73 Overview After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed. Temperature monitor My Favorites Language System XMP Button information Boot device priority bar Virtual OC Genie Button BIOS menu BIOS menu selection selection Menu display ▶ BIOS menu selection The following options are available: ■...
  • Page 74 Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled, this button will be light. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with MSI optimized overclocking profile. Important We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu mode and do not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function.
  • Page 75 Adding BIOS item to Favorite 1~5 1. Move the mouse cursor to highlight a BIOS setting item. 2. Right-click (or press "F2" key) and then choose a favorite menu (Favorite 1~5) to add the BIOS item. Choose a favorite menu to add the BIOS item Deleting BIOS item from Favorite 1~5 1.
  • Page 76 Operation You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations. Hot key Mouse Description <↑↓→← > Select Item Move the cursor <Enter> Select Icon/ Field Click/ Double-click the left button <Esc>...
  • Page 77 Updating BIOS Updating the 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 disk. Important Only the FAT32/ NTFS format USB flash disk supports updating BIOS by M-FLASH.
  • Page 78 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 79 Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEGX - PCI_EX_Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. supports. [Gen1] Enables PCIe Gen1 support only.
  • Page 80 ▶ Ipv4 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. ▶ Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] When “Enabled”, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol.
  • Page 81 Disables this function. ▶ MSI 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”.
  • Page 82 Disables the Fast Boot configuration. Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot.
  • Page 83 ▶ Resume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI express device. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected. Note: enables this Item to support “Resume from S3 by USB Device”...
  • Page 84 ▶ Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. This item will become unselectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when “Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature” is enabled. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
  • Page 85 Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. This it is used to abandon all changes and exit BIOS setup. ▶ Save Changes and Reboot This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system. ▶...
  • Page 86 Important • Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. • Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. • If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy overclocking.
  • Page 87 Enables the OC Genie function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile. [By BIOS Options] OC Genie function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC Genie button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen.
  • Page 88 < CPU BCLK Setting > ▶ CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default] Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when the installed processor supports this function. ▶...
  • Page 89 ▶ Advanced DRAM Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will be activated after setting [Link] or [Unlink] in “DRAM Timing Mode”. User can set the memory timing for each memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing.
  • Page 90 ▶ CPU Over Current Protection [Auto] Sets the current limit for CPU over-current protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher values provides less protection and may damage the system. ▶ CPU Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the PWM working speed to stabilize CPU Core voltage and minimize ripple range.
  • Page 91 ▶ PCH Under Voltage Protection [Auto] Sets the voltage limit for PCH under-voltage protection. If set to "Auto", BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system. ▶ PCH Over Current Protection [Auto] Sets the current limit for PCH over-current protection.
  • Page 92 ▶ CPU Core/ Ring Voltage Offset [Auto] Sets the offset value for CPU Core/ Ring voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. This item appears when “CPU Core/ Ring Voltage Mode” sets to [Offset Mode]/ [Adaptive + Offset]/ [Override + Offset]. ▶...
  • Page 93 ▶ Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. 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.
  • Page 94 ▶ Adjacent 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. ▶...
  • Page 95 ▶ Internal VR OVP OCP Protection [Auto] Enables or disables the over-voltage protection and over-current protection for CPU internal VR (Voltage Regulator). [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] Enables the limitation of internal VR for over-voltage protection and over-current protection.
  • Page 96 M-FLASH Important M-Flash funcion allows you to update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format only). ▶ Select one file to update BIOS and ME Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to update the BIOS and ME.
  • Page 97 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. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Names the current overclocking profile. ▶...
  • Page 98 HARDWARE MONITOR Current Temperature & Speed information 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 Mode”. Please check the “Smart Fan Mode”...
  • Page 99 Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
  • Page 100 Software Configuration After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. double click the icon It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
  • Page 101 ▶ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check” sign indicates the devices as default. ▶ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
  • Page 103 Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms...
  • Page 104 Introduction The motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC.
  • Page 105 Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services.
  • Page 106 After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Create RAID Volume Recovery Volume Options Acceleration Options Delete RAID Volume Exit Reset Disks to Non-RAID DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes : None defined.
  • Page 107 3. In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and use <Space> key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click <Enter> key to finish selection. This field will become available according to the selected RAID level. 4.
  • Page 108 6. Go to the Create Volume field and press <Enter>, the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press <Y> to continue. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID1(Mirror) Disks : Select Disks...
  • Page 109 ■ Delete 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 Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become un-bootable.
  • Page 110 ■ Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: MAIN MENU Recovery Volume Options Create RAID Volume RESET RAID DATA Recovery Volume Options Delete RAID Volume...
  • Page 111 ■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press <Enter> to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS Enable Only Recovery Disk Enable Only Master Disk HELP Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available and disables master disk.
  • Page 112 Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.
  • Page 113 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. 6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’. 7. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
  • Page 114 1. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Set the SATA Mode to RAID in BIOS. 3. Install Windows operating system. 4. Insert the MSI Driver DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 5. Install Intel RAID driver 6. Powered off. 7. Connect the SSD.
  • Page 115 9. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application. 10. Click "Enable acceleration" under Performance tab. Click here 11. Select the acceleration mode options. 12. Click OK and reboot the system. The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View.
  • Page 116 RST Synchronization (optional) If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss. Follow these steps to sync manually.