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CPU | Supports 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151 |
Chipset | Intel® H310 Chipset |
Memory |
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Expansion Slots |
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Onboard Graphics |
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Storage | Intel® H310 Chipset
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USB |
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Audio |
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LAN | 1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller |
Back Panel Connectors |
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Internal Connectors |
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I/O Controller | NUVOTON NCT5567 Controller Chip |
Hardware Monitor |
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Form Factor |
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BIOS Features |
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Software |
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Audio 7.1-channel Configuration
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1 connector and follow the below steps.
* Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.
Please install the CPU into the CPU socket as shown below.
Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
![]() | 1 | HDD LED + | 2 | Power LED + |
3 | HDD LED - | 4 | Power LED - | |
5 | Reset Switch | 6 | Power Switch | |
7 | Reset Switch | 8 | Power Switch | |
9 | Reserved | 10 | No Pin |
![]() | 1 | Speaker - | 2 | Buzzer + |
3 | Buzzer - | 4 | Speaker + |
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.
Please install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below.
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
![]() | 1 | +3.3V | 13 | +3.3V | |
2 | +3.3V | 14 | -12V | ||
3 | Ground | 15 | Ground | ||
4 | +5V | 16 | PS-ON# | ||
5 | Ground | 17 | Ground | ||
6 | +5V | 18 | Ground | ||
7 | Ground | 19 | Ground | ||
8 | PWR OK | 20 | Res | ||
9 | 5VSB | 21 | +5V | ||
10 | +12V | 22 | +5V | ||
11 | +12V | 23 | +5V | ||
12 | +3.3V | 24 | Ground | ||
![]() | 1 | Ground | 5 | +12V | |
2 | Ground | 6 | +12V | ||
3 | Ground | 7 | +12V | ||
4 | Ground | 8 | +12V |
Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
This connector allows you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.
![]() | 1 | VCC | 2 | VCC |
3 | USB0- | 4 | USB1- | |
5 | USB0+ | 6 | USB1+ | |
7 | Ground | 8 | Ground | |
9 | No Pin | 10 | NC |
These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.
![]() | 1 | Power | 11 | USB2.0+ |
2 | USB3_RX_DN | 12 | USB2.0- | |
3 | USB3_RX_DP | 13 | Ground | |
4 | Ground | 14 | USB3_TX_C_DP | |
5 | USB3_TX_C_DN | 15 | USB3_TX_C_DN | |
6 | USB3_TX_C_DP | 16 | Ground | |
7 | Ground | 17 | USB3_RX_DP | |
8 | USB2.0- | 18 | USB3_RX_DN | |
9 | USB2.0+ | 19 | Power | |
10 | NC | 20 | No Pin |
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.
This connector allow you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.
![]() | 1 | MIC L | 2 | Ground |
3 | MIC R | 4 | NC | |
5 | Head Phone R | 6 | MIC Detection | |
7 | SENSE_SEND | 8 | No Pin | |
9 | Head Phone L | 10 | Head Phone Detection |
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
![]() | 1 | DCD | 2 | SIN |
3 | SOUT | 4 | DTR | |
5 | Ground | 6 | DSR | |
7 | RTS | 8 | CTS | |
9 | RI | 10 | No Pin |
This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.
![]() | 1 | LPC Clock | 2 | 3V Standby power |
3 | LPC Reset | 4 | 3.3V Power | |
5 | LPC address & data pin0 | 6 | Serial IRQ | |
7 | LPC address & data pin1 | 8 | 5V Power | |
9 | LPC address & data pin2 | 10 | No Pin | |
11 | LPC address & data pin3 | 12 | Ground | |
13 | LPC Frame | 14 | Ground |
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. You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode.
Default PWM Mode fan connectors
Default DC Mode fan connectors
Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed
You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR.
Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
Pin definition of fan connectors
PWM Mode pin definition | DC Mode pin definition | ||||||
1 | Ground | 2 | +12V | 1 | Ground | 2 | Voltage Control |
3 | Sense | 4 | Speed Control Signal | ||||
3 | Sense | 4 | NC |
This connector allows you to connect the single Color LED strips.
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1 | +12V | 2 | NC |
3 | Single | 4 | NC |
These LEDs indicate the status of the motherboard.
CPU - indicates CPU is not detected or fail.
DRAM - indicates DRAM is not detected or fail.
VGA - indicates GPU is not detected or fail.
BOOT - indicates booting device is not detected or fail.
This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable.
Using chassis intrusion detector
Resetting the chassis intrusion warning
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.
Resetting BIOS to default values
The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS.
Please refer the following methods to enter BIOS setup.
Function key
F1: | General Help |
F2: | Add/ Remove a favorite item |
F3: | Enter Favorites menu |
F4: | Enter CPU Specifications menu |
F5: | Enter Memory-Z menu |
F6: | Load optimized defaults |
F7: | Switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode |
F8: | Load Overclocking Profile |
F9: | Save Overclocking Profile |
F10: | Save Change and Reset* |
F12: | Take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). |
Ctrl+F: Enter Search page
* When you press F10, a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Select between Yes or No to confirm your choice.
You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS:
Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting 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:
Updating the BIOS with Live Update 6
Before updating:
Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the Internet connection is set properly.
Updating BIOS:
Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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