Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® MEG X299 CREATION motherboard. This Quick Start section 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.
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. y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
Installing a Processor 1 3 2 https://youtu.
Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 6 Safety Information
Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.
Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.
Connecting Peripheral Devices Safety Information 9
Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.
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Contents Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1 Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1 Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2 Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 3 Installing DDR4 memory .........
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper ................................................................................... 46 OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper ................................................................ 46 JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 46 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors ........... 47 W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector.............................................................
Settings Tab .......................................................................................................... 71 BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 72 Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 72 Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 73 Updating BIOS................
Specifications CPU Supports Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor Family for LGA2066 Socket Chipset Intel® X299 Chipset y 8x DDR4 memory slots y Quad channel memory architecture with the CPU that supports up to 4-channels DDR4** Quad channel support up to 128GB X-series processor support DDR4 4200(OC)/ 4100(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* Memory y Dual channel memory architecture with the CPU that sup
Continued from previous page Intel® X299 Chipset y 8x SATA 6Gb/s ports* y 3x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 & M2_2 support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices M2_3 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices** Storage Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_1, M2_2 slots *** y 1x U.2 port Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage * The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in the M.2_1 slot.
Continued from previous page y 1x BIOS FlashBack button y 1x Clear CMOS button y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port y 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports y 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports Back Panel Connectors y 1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port y 1x 1G LAN (RJ45) port y 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port y 1x USB 3.
Continued from previous page y 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector LED Connectors y 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors y 1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector OC Connectors y 1x OC retry connector y 1x OC force enter BIOS connector y 1x GAME BOOST knob Internal Buttons y 1x Power button y 1x Reset button Switches Jumper Debug LED I/O Controller y 1x Multi-BIOS switch y 1x Slow mode jumper y 1x Clear CMOS jumper y 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED y 4x EZ Debug LED NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip y CPU/System temperature detect
Continued from previous page y Drivers y DRAGON CENTER y MYSTIC LIGHT y Nahimic Audio Software y CPU-Z MSI GAMING y MSI App Player (BlueStacks) y Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility y Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive y Norton™ Internet Security Solution y GAME OPTIMIZATION y OC Performance Dragon Center Features y Hardware Monitor y Eyerest y LAN Manager y Live Update Please refer to http://download.msi. com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. pdf for more details.
Continued from previous page y LED Mystic Light 3 Mystic Light Extension (RGB) Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW) Mystic Light Extension (CORSAIR) Mystic Light Sync EZ DEBUG LED y Protection DDR4 Steel Armor M.2 FORZR PCI-E Steel Armor U.
ThunderboltM3 Card Specification Chipset Intel Thunderbolt 3 controller y 2 x thunderbolt 3 port (type C) up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt devices External connector up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 devices y 1 x 5 pin TB header y 2 x DisplayPort input ports DisplayPort 1.2 specification Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 (depends on MB supportive slot) Capabilities Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max, 4K x 2K @60/24 Hz Form factor 3.35 inch x 4.11 inch (8.5 cm x 10.
Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard Documentation Application DVD Cable Accessories MEG X299 CREATION User Manual 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 Driver DVD 1 SATA 6Gb/s Cables 4 1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable 80cm 1 CORSAIR RGB LED Extension Cable 50cm 1 RAINBOW RGB LED Extension Cable 80cm 1 Thermistor Cable 1 Thunderbolt Cable 1 M.
Block Diagram 2/ 4 Channel DDR4 Memory Processor Switch Switch PCI Express Bus DMI 3.0 PCIe x1 slot Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 2x M.2 Realtek 8125 8x SATA 6Gb/s PCIE Bus 1x U.2 Switch Intel I219 PCIE Bus 1x M.2 x2 X299 PCH PCIE Bus ASMEDIA ASM3142 3x USB 3.1 Gen2 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ASMEDIA ASM1074 6x USB 2.0 NV6797 Super I/O P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard 6x USB 3.
Rear I/O Panel USB 3.1 Gen1 PS/2 2.5G LAN 1G LAN WiFi antenna connectors Audio Ports Clear CMOS BIOS FLASHBACK+ button USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Optical S/PDIF-Out USB 3.1 Gen1 USB 2.0/ USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A BIOS FLASHBACK+ port y Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values. y BIOS FLASHBACK+ button/port - Please refer to page 74 for Updating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK+. 2.
Audio Ports Configuration Audio Ports Channel 2 4 Center/ Subwoofer Out ● Rear Speaker Out 6 8 ● ● ● Line-In/ Side Speaker Out Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ● ● ● Mic In (●: connected, Blank: empty) Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram Audio jacks to 7.
Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Application Enhancement Advanced Settings Device Selection Main Volume Connector Settings Jack Status y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
Installing Antennas 1. Combine the antenna with the base. 2. Screw two antenna cables tight to the WiFi antenna connectors as shown. 2 1 3. Place the antenna as high as possible.
Overview of Components CPU Socket DIMMA2 DIMMA1 DIMMB2 DIMMD1 DIMMD2 DIMMC1 DIMMC2 CPU_PWR3 DIMMB1 CPU_PWR2 CPU_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 OC PUMP_FAN1 SYS_FAN4 VRAID1 JCORSAIR1 ATX_PWR1 JRAINBOW1 JUSB5 SYS_FAN1 PCI_E1 M2_1 JUSB4 PCI_E2 SATA▼1▲2 M2_2 SATA▼3▲4 PCI_E3 SATA▼5▲6 M2_3 PCI_E4 SATA▼7▲8 U2_1 PCI_E5 JRAINBOW2 JUSB3 JAUD1 JRGB1 PCIE_PWR1 T_SEN1 SYS_FAN3 JFP1 JTPM1 JUSB2 JFP2 SYS_FAN2 EXS_FAN1 W_FLOW1 EXS_FAN2 JUSB1 BIOS_SW1 JPWRLED1 JSLOW1 JTBT1 POWER1 RESET1 JBAT1 JCI1 28 Over
Component Contents Port Name Port Type BIOS_SW1 Multi-BIOS Switch Page 54 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2 Fan Connectors 47 CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1 Power Connectors 43 CPU Socket LGA2066 CPU Socket 30 JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 42 JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 52 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 53 JCORSAIR1 CORSAIR Connector 56 JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 42 JPWRLED1 LED power input 58 JRGB1, JRAINBOW1~2 RGB LED connectors 55 JSLOW1 Slow
CPU Socket Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot. 59.02 mm 59.02 mm Introduction to the LGA 2066 CPU The surface of the LGA 2066 CPU has four notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. Important y Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. y Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor.
DIMM Slots S/K LED : S/K LED indicates that the installed CPU supports either 4-channels or 2-channels memory architecture.
DIMMD1 DIMMA1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMC1 DIMMC2 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMA1 DIMMB2 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMD2 DIMMC1 DIMMC2 Important y Always insert a memory module in the DIMMC1 slot first. y To ensure system stability for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number and density. And for every channel, the odd number DIMM slot must to be installed first.
Memory module installation recommendation (2-Channels architecture CPU ) B1 B2 A1 A2 Intel Core X-series CPU C2 C1 D2 D1 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Supports 2-channels memory architecture 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DIMMB1, B2, A1 and A2 are un-available DIMMD1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMC1 DIMMC2 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMD2 DIMMC1 DIMMC2 Overview of Components 33
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes) PCIe and M2_3 slot bandwidth table for 44-lane CPU Graphics Card 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way* 3-Way 3-Way* 4-Way* PCI_E1 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x8 PCI_E2 @ 3.0 x8 Empty Empty @ 3.0 x8 Empty @ 3.0 x8 PCI_E3 Empty Empty @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.0 x16 @ 3.
Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation For 44-lane & 28-lane CPU PCI_E1 PCI_E1 For 44-lane CPU PCI_E1 PCI_E3 For 28-lane CPU PCI_E3 PCI_E5 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 For 44-lane CPU 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 and to prevent deformation of the slot.
Important y For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. y When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.
U2_1: U.2 Connector This connector is a U.2 interface port. Each connector can connect to one PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage device. Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install U.2 SSD. http://youtu.be/KgFvKDxymvw Installing U.2 SSD 1. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the U.2 cable to the U.2 SSD. 3. Connect the U.2 cable to power adapter cable. U.2 SSD 2 U.2 Connector 1 U.
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) Important y Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM. y Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for M2_1, M2_2 slots. M2_1 y M2_3 slot only supports PCIe 3.0 interface. M2_2 M2_3 Installing M.2 module 1. Remove the screw from the base screw. 2. Remove the base screw. 3. Tighten the base screw into the hole of the distance to the M.2 slot as the length your M.2 module. 5. Put the screw in the notch on the trailing edge of your M.2 module and tighten it into the base screw. 4.
Installing M.2 XPANDER-AERO Card The M.2 XPANDER-AERO card provide four M.2 Key-M slots. To install the M.2 XPANDER-AERO card: 1. Remove the heatsink by loosening four heatsink screws on the bottom of M.2 XPENDER-AERO. 1 2. Remove the screw from the base screw. 3. Remove the base screw. 4. Tighten the base screw into the hole of the distance to the M.2 slot as the length your M.2 device. 5. Insert your M.2 device into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 6.
9. Insert the M.2 XPENDER-AERO into an PCIe x16 slot. 10. Use the screw to secure the M.2 XPENDER-AERO. 10 9 11. Connect the PCIE_PWR1 connector to the power supply. 12. Connect the case’s HDD LED cable to the JCASE connector. 13. Using the supplied HDD LED cable to connect the JMB connector and HDD LED pins (pin 1 & pin3) of JFP1.
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA8 SATA7 SATA6 SATA5 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 Important y The SATA1 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in the M.2_1 slot. y The SATA2 connector will be unavailable when a SATA M.2 SSD has been installed in the M.2_2 slot. y Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
CPU_PWR1~3, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 4 1 12 24 ATX_PWR1 1 13 PCIE_PWR1 1 Ground 5 1 CPU_PWR1~3 5 +12V 2 Ground 6 +12V 3 Ground 7 +12V 4 Ground 8 +12V 1 +3.3V 13 2 +3.3V 14 +3.3V -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.
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob This knob allows you to manually select a stage from number 0 (default) to number 11 (extreme) for overclocking the processor. The processor’s voltage and frequency will be automatically adjusted after you power on your computer. GAME BOOST knob 2 8 1 6 0 4 1 10 1 Using GAME BOOST Knob To setup the GAME BOOST knob, take the following steps: 1. Set the GAME BOOST knob to hardware mode in BIOS Setup. 2. Power off the computer. 3.
GAME BOOST Knob overclocking stage table Stage CPU Max Frequency i5-7640X i7-7740X i7-7800X i7-7820X i7-9800X 4.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz 3.8 GHz 3.3 GHz 1 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz 2 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz 4 4.7 GHz 5.0 GHz 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz 6 4.8 GHz 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz 0 i9-7900X 8 4.9 GHz 5.2 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz 4.8 GHz 10 5.0 GHz 5.3 GHz 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz 5.
OC_RT1: OC Retry Jumper When you close this jumper, the system will keep retrying OC items until it boot up successfully. OC_FS1: OC Force Enter BIOS Jumper When you close this jumper, the system will be forced access to the BIOS and skip OC failure messages .
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4, EXS_FAN1~2: 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. This motherboard can automatically detect PWM and DC mode. However, you can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode manually.
W_FLOW1: Water Flow Meter Connector This connector allows you to connect a water flow meter to monitor the flow rate of your liquid cooling system. 1 1 Ground 2 WFLOW PWR 3 WFLOW IN T_SEN1: Thermal Sensor Connector This connector allows you to connect the thermistor cable and use it to monitor the temperature of the detection point. Thermistor cable Sense GND JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector This connector allows you to connect the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card.
Installing ThunderboltM3 Card 1. Insert the ThunderboltM3 into the PCIe 3.0 x4 Thunderbolt supportive slot. 2. Connect one end of the Thunderbolt cable to the J1 connector on the card. 3. Connect the other end of the Thunderbolt cable to the JTBT1 connector on the motherboard. 4. Use the screw to secure the ThunderboltM3. 5. Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to DP IN port on the ThunderboltM3. 6. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to DP port on the graphics card. 7.
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel. 1 10 20 11 10 11 JUSB4 JUSB3 1 20 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.
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors 2 10 1 9 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 No Pin 10 NC Important y Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. y In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI DRAGON CENTER utility. JUSB5: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector on the front panel.
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button The Power / Reset button allows you to power on / reset the computer. Power button Reset button 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 jumper to clear the CMOS memory. Keep Data (default) Resetting BIOS to default values 1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord 2.
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector 1. Connect the JCI1 connector to the chassis intrusion switch/ sensor on the chassis. 2. Close the chassis cover. 3. Go to BIOS > SETTINGS > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. Set Chassis Intrusion to Enabled. 5. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes. 6.
BIOS_SW1: Multi-BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs. If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch. BIOS A (Default) BIOS B Recovering BIOS When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can recover the failed BIOS by the steps below. Before recovering, please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file to the root of the USB flash drive. 1. Power off the computer.
JRGB1, JRAINBOW1~2: RGB LED connectors The JRGB connector allows you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V. The JRAINBOW connector allows you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V.
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector The JCORSAIR1 connector allows you to connect the CORSAIR Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V or CORSAIR RGB LED fans with the CORSAIR fan hub. Once all items are connected properly, you can control the CORSAIR RGB LED strips and fans with MSI's software.
Onboard LEDs EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the debug 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 the booting device is not detected or fail. DIMM LEDs These LED indicate the memory modules are installed. DIMM LEDs XMP LED This LED indicates the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) mode is enabled.
Multi-BIOS LEDs Multi-BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS ROM is in operation. BIOS A LED (Red) BIOS B LED (White) JPWRLED1: LED power input This connector is used by retailers to demonstrate onboard LED light effects.
Debug Code LED The Debug Code LED displays progress and error codes during and after POST. Refer to the Debug Code LED table for details.
SEC Error Codes 0C - 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded PEI Progress Codes 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 12 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 15 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 16 - 18 Pre-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific) 19 Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 1A - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific)
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C - 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Progress Codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 CPU DXE initialization is started 64 - 67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 68 PCI host bridge initializatio
9E -9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AB Setup Input Wait AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plu
DC Reset protocol is not available S3 Resume Progress Codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 - E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Error Codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC - EF Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery Progress Codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
ACPI States Codes The following codes appear after booting and the operating system into ACPI modes.
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB into your computer. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case. 4. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot Menu. 5. Select the Windows® 10 installation disc/USB from the Boot Menu. 6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
MYSTIC LIGHT MYSTIC LIGHT is an application that allows you to control LED light effects of MSI & partner products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software. Device LED effect control screen When you start up MYSTIC LIGHT, there will be a list of auto-detected devices on the top of the screen. You can click the device icon to switch control screen between devices from the list and you can synchronize their LED effects.
y LED area selector - allows you to select the LED area on the device. The LED effects vary depending on your LED area selection. y Effect speed level - allows you to adjust the LED light effect switching speed. Please note that this function will only be available if your device supports it. Fast Slow Select more dots to increase the rate of change of the effect and fewer dots to decrease the speed. y Brightness level - allows you to adjust LED light brightness.
Synchronize all - There is a quick button on the upper right that allows you to synchronize all your devices with one click. Click the All Sync button, then the chain icons under all sync devices will be changed in red-chain icons and the Profile control panel will appear on the left. All Sync button Profiles control panel Profile control panel - used to save All Sync profile settings. Profile name allows you to edit the Profile name. Create button - create a new Profile setting.
Nahimic 3 Nahimic 3 is designed to offer the best audio experience it contains audio effects, microphone effects and Sound Tracker. Installation and Update Nahimic 3 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 3’s audio effects, audio profiles and settings.
Voices - it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from -12 to +12 dB. Bass - increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. Treble - increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. y Reset Button - restores the current profile to its default values. y Try Button - launches an audio sample that allows to test audio settings.
Sound Tracker Tab The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are. Thanks to this feature, players are able to pick up an approaching threat more definitively and easily, thereby being even more dynamic. The Sound Tracker captures the 5.1 and 7.
BIOS Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible system damage or failure booting unless you are familiar with BIOS. Important y BIOS items are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be for reference only. You could also refer to the HELP information panel for BIOS item description.
Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: y Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. y Short the Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. Important Be sure the computer is off before clearing CMOS data. Please refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section for resetting BIOS.
Updating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK+ Before updating: Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI® website and rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM. And then, save the MSI.ROM file to the root of USB flash drive. Important Only the FAT32 format USB flash drive supports updating BIOS by BIOS FLASHBACK+. 1. Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No other components are necessary but power supply.) 2. Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.
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.
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. y M-Flash - click on this button to display the M-Flash menu that provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive.
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 GAME BOOST switch Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection BIOS menu selection Menu display y GAME BOOST switch/ XMP switch/ Setup Mode switch/ Screenshot/ Language/ System information/ Boot device priority bar - please refer to the descriptions of EZ Mode Overview section.
SETTINGS System Status f System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is . Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. The month from Jan. through Dec. The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. The year can be adjusted by users. f System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is .
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. fAbove 4G memory/ Crypto Currency mining [Disabled] Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
fNetwork Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. [Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack. [Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack. 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.
fXHCI Hand-off [Diasbled] Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature. 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. [Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will be unavailable under legacy mode. f Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors.
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. And the following Fast Boot field will be disabled and fixed. [Disabled] Disables MSI Fast Boot. Important When MSI Fast Boot is enabled, you can use MSI FAST BOOT application to enter BIOS setup if needed.
fResume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date. [Disabled] Disables this function. fDate (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in these fields (using the + and - keys to select the date & time settings).
Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices. f Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] [Disabled] Shows the logo in full screen. Shows the POST messages. f GO2BIOS [Disabled] Allows system to enter BIOS setup directly by pressing the Power button for 4 sec pon bootup. [Enabled] [Disabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power button about 4 seconds when the system is off. Disables this function.
Security f 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”. f User Password Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show“Installed”.
Save & Exit f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. f Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system. f Save Changes Save current changes. f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values. f Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values. f Boot Override The installed bootable devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device.
OC Important y Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. y Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. y If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function for easy overclocking. f OC Explore Mode [Expert] Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings. [Normal] [Expert] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.
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 Game Boost Function Control [By Onboard Button] Enables the GAME BOOST function by virtual button in BIOS or physical button on motherboard.
f Clockgen Features (optional) Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Sets the detailed clockgen features. fDynamic Frequency Control [Disabled] Enables or disables to try different CPU BCLK under CPU loading to overclock the system. This item will be disabled when the Dynamic Frequency Search is enabled. fDFC Baseline (MHz) [Auto] Sets initial BCLK for dynamic overclocking if not reach the threshold.
f Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled] X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by memory module. Please enable XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the memory modules that support X.M.P. is installed. f DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]* Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.
f DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. f CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the CPU or memory has been replaced. [Enabled] [Disabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have to load the default settings for new devices.
fLimit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Enables or disables the extended CPUID value. [Enabled] BIOS limits the maximum CPUID input value to circumvent boot problems with older operating system that do not support the processor with extended CPUID value. [Disabled] Use the actual maximum CPUID input value. fIntel Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.
fC1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled. [Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state. [Disabled] Disables this function. fPackage C State limit [Auto] This item allows you to select a CPU C-state level for power-saving when system is idle. The options of C-state depend on the installed CPU. This item appears when Intel C-State is enabled.
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. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer. 2. Click on M-FLASH tab, a demand message will be prompted. Click on Yes to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3.
OC PROFILE f Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press to enter the submenu. 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. fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile. fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clear the current overclocking profile.
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 PWM - allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation. DC - allows you to select the DC mode for fan operation. Fan step up/ down time - allows you to set the period of fan step up/ down.
RAID Configuration 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. RAID 5 provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance.
6. Press F10 to save configuration and exit, and then reboot and press Delete key to enter BIOS Setup menu. 7. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology submenu. Creating RAID Volume 1. As previously mentioned, enable Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Enter Create RAID Volume screen. The following screen appears: 3. Specify a Name for RAID volume. 4. Select the RAID Level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level. 5.
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, your system will become unbootable. 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. 3. Select the Delete item and press Enter key to delete the selected RAID volume.
Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology. 2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen. 3. Select the disk and press Enter to enter PHYSICAL DISK INFO screen. 4. Select Reset to non-RAID item and press Enter to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: 5. Select the Yes item and press Enter key to accept the disk reseting.
Rebuilding 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. 1. Power off. 2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater capacity. 3.
Installing RAID Driver New Operating System Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows 10 x64 bit Editions or newer operating system. 1. During the operating system installation, after selecting the location to install Windows click on Load driver button to install a third party RAID driver. 2. When prompted, insert the USB flash drive with Intel RAID Drivers and then click Browse. To make an Intel RAID Drivers USB flash drive.
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration Intel® 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 y System BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 16 or later driver y Operating system: Windows 10 64 bit (UEFI mode).
5. Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software. Click Intel® Optane™ Memory tab and click Enable. Click Yes in the dialog. 6. Reboot System. WARNING Once you enable Intel® Optane™ memory, in order to prevent seriously damage your operating system, please follow the cautions listed below. y DO NOT set the SATA mode back to AHCI in BIOS. y DO NOT revert back to older version of the BIOS. y DO NOT remove the Intel® Optane™ memory module.
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™ memory. 1. Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory. Disable Intel® Optane™ Memory via the Intel® Optane™ memory application (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). Click Yes in the dialog. Reboot System. 2. Disable M.
Troubleshooting Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is not on. y Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. y Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply to the motherboard? y Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the button is turned on.
Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance Statement Note: 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.
be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. 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.
EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.
产品中有害物质的名称及含量 部件名称 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉 (Cd) 印刷电路板组件* ╳ ○ 电池** ╳ 外部信号连接头 ╳ 线材 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。 ╳ 有害物质 六价铬 (Cr(VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 ╳: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求，但所有部件都符合 欧盟RoHS要求。 * 印刷电路板组件: 包括印刷电路板及其构成的零部件。 ** 电池本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。 ■ 上述有毒有害物质或元素清单会依型号之部件差异而有所增减。 ■ 產品部件本体上如有环保使用期限标识，以本体标识为主。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 單元 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 鎘 (Cd) 電路板 ○
