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27 totalWhat do the EZ Debug LEDs indicate on the B550M Pro VDH WiFi?
The EZ Debug LEDs indicate specific failure points during boot. CPU LED means the CPU is not detected or has failed, DRAM LED means memory is not detected or has failed, VGA LED means a GPU/PCIe/M.2 device is not detected or has failed, and BOOT LED means the boot device is not detected or has failed. (Page 41)
How do I reset the BIOS to default settings on the B550M Pro-VDH WiFi?
You can reset the BIOS in two ways: either go into BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults, or use the JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper on the motherboard. To use the jumper, power off the computer, unplug the power cord, short JBAT1 for about 5-10 seconds, remove the jumper cap, then plug in and power on the computer. (Page 47, Page 38)
Which memory slot should I install RAM in first on the B550M Pro VDH WiFi?
Always insert the first memory module into the DIMMA2 slot first. For dual-channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number, and density to ensure system stability. (Page 28)
What are the maximum memory capacity and supported speeds for the B550M Pro VDH WiFi?
The motherboard supports 4 DDR4 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 128GB. It supports DDR4 speeds from 1866 MHz up to 3200 MHz by JEDEC standard, and up to 4400+ MHz via A-XMP OC Mode. (Page 15)
How do I enter the BIOS setup on the B550M Pro VDH WiFi?
Press the Delete key when the 'Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu' message appears during the boot process. Once inside, you can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode by pressing the F7 function key. (Page 46)
What safety precautions should I follow when handling the motherboard?
You should wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard; if unavailable, discharge static electricity by touching another metal object first. Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord before installing or removing any component, and store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container when not installed. Do not operate the motherboard in environments above 60°C (140°F). (Page 2)
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What RAID levels are supported on the B550M Pro VDH WiFi?
How do I enable the chassis intrusion detection feature on the B550M Pro VDH WiFi?
What should I do if the computer doesn't power on?
How do I install DDR4 memory modules on this motherboard?
What are the EZ Debug LED indicators and what do they mean?
How do I clear the CMOS and reset BIOS to default settings?
What should I do if there is no signal to the monitor after powering on?
How do I update the BIOS using the Flash BIOS Button?
What is the recommended thermal paste application and CPU cooler installation procedure?
How do I install M.2 NVMe storage devices on the M2_1 and M2_2 slots?
What fan modes are supported and how do I switch between them?
What safety precautions should I take when handling the motherboard?
What do the EZ Debug LEDs indicate on the MSI B550M Pro-VDH WiFi?
What memory slots should I use first when installing RAM, and in what configuration?
How do I update the BIOS using a USB flash drive without a CPU installed?
What should I do if the computer powers on but there is no signal to the monitor?
What RAID levels are supported by the B550M Pro-VDH WiFi and how many drives does each require?
How do I enable and configure the chassis intrusion detection feature?
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Full Manual
77 pages
1 Quick Start Quick Start Thank you for purchasing the MSI® B550M PRO-VDH WIFI/ B550M PRO-VDH WIFI6 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. Preparing Tools and Components DDR4 Memory Graphics Card SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive Phillips Screwdriver Chassis Power Supply Unit A Package of Screws Thermal Paste CPU Fan
Amd® Am4 Cpu
2 Quick Start Safety Information ∙The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ∙Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ∙Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components. ∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object before handling the motherboard. ∙Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is not installed. ∙Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ∙Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user. ∙If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician. ∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ∙Keep this user guide for future reference. ∙Keep this motherboard away from humidity. ∙Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet. ∙Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. ∙All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted. ∙If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service personnel:
▪Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
▪The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
▪The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user guide.
▪The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
▪The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage. ∙Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the motherboard.
3 Quick Start Installing a Processor 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 9 https://youtu.be/Xv89nhFk1vc
4 Quick Start 1 2 3
⚠Important If you are installing the screw-type CPU heatsink, please follow the figure below to remove the retention module first and then install the heatsink.
5 Quick Start Installing DDR4 memory http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
Dimma2
Dimma2
Dimmb2
Dimma1
Dimma2
Dimmb1
Dimmb2
6 Quick Start
Hdd Led
Reset Sw
Connecting the Front Panel Header http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUIJfp1
Hdd Led
Hdd Led -
Hdd Led +
Power Led -
Power Led +
Power Led
1 2 10 9 + + +Hdd Led
Reset Switch Reserved Power SwitchJfp1
1Hdd Led +
2 Power LED + 3Hdd Led -
4 Power LED - 5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch 7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch 9 Reserved 10 No PinReset Sw
Power Sw
Power Led+
Power Led-
Hdd Led
7 Quick Start
Bat1
Installing the Motherboard 2 Torque: 3 kgf·cm* *3 kgf·cm = 0.3 N·m = 2.6 lbf·in https://youtu.be/wWI6Qt51Wnc 2 1
8 Quick Start Connecting the Power Connectors http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
Atx_Pwr1
Cpu_Pwr1
9 Quick Start Installing SATA Drives http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 1 2 3 4 5
10 Quick Start 1 Installing a Graphics Card http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 2 3 4 5 6
11 Quick Start Connecting Peripheral Devices Processor with integrated graphics
12 Quick Start Power On 4 3 1 2
13 Contents Contents Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1 Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 1 Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2 Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 3 Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 5 Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6 Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7 Connecting the Power Connectors ......................................................................... 8 Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9 Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10 Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11 Power On............................................................................................................... 12 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15 Package contents................................................................................................. 20 Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21 Rear I/O Panel ...................................................................................................... 22 LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22 Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... 22 Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25 Processor Socket .................................................................................................. 27 DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28 PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29 SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 29 M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 30 JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 32 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 32 CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 33 JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C Connector ................................................. 34 JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector ............................................................. 34 JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 35 JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 35 CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors ................................... 36 JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 37 JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 38 JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 38 JRGB1~2: RGB LED connector ............................................................................. 39
14 Contents JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors ............................................. 40 EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 41 LED_SW1: EZ LED Control ................................................................................... 41 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... 42 Installing Windows® 10 ......................................................................................... 42 Installing Drivers with MSI Driver Utility Installer ............................................... 43 UEFI BIOS ............................................................................................................. 45 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................ 46 Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 46 Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 47 Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 47 EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 49 Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 52 SETTINGS Menu ................................................................................................... 53 OC Menu................................................................................................................ 55 M-FLASH Menu .................................................................................................... 58 OC PROFILE Menu ................................................................................................ 59 HARDWARE MONITOR Menu ................................................................................ 60 AMD RAID Configuration ..................................................................................... 62 Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility .......................................................... 62 Initializing Disks ................................................................................................... 63 Creating Arrays ..................................................................................................... 64 Deleting Arrays ..................................................................................................... 65 Installing RAID Driver ........................................................................................... 66 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 67 Regulatory Notices ................................................................................................. i
15 Specifications Specifications
Cpu
Supports AM4 socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, and future AMD Ryzen™ processors with BIOS update Chipset AMD B550 Chipset Memory ∙4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB*▪Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
▪Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400+ MHz by
A-Xmp Oc Mode
▫1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHZ
▫1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHZ
▫2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHZ
▫2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHZ ∙Dual channel memory architecture ∙Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory ∙Supports ECC UDIMM memory ∙Supports un-buffered memory
16 Specifications Continued from previous page Storage AMD B550 Chipset ∙4x SATA 6Gb/s ports ∙2x M.2 slots (Key M)
▪M2_1 slot (from AMD processor)
▫Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4 *
▫Supports SATA 6Gb/s
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
▪M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset)
▫Supports PCIe 3.0x4
▫Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Raid
∙Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices ∙Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devicesUsb
AMD B550 Chipset▪3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector)
▪6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors) AMD Processor
▪4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel Audio Realtek® ALC892/ ALC897 Codec
▪7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Lan
∙1x Realtek® RTL8111HN 1Gbps LAN controller Continued on next page
17 Specifications Continued from previous page Wireless LAN & Bluetooth® Wi-Fi AC (For B550M PRO-VDH WIFI) ∙Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz) up to 433 Mbps speed. ∙Supports Dual Mode Bluetooth® 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 4.0,
Ble, 4.2
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (For B550M PRO-VDH WIFI6) ∙Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4GHz-5GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps ∙Supports Bluetooth® 5 Internal Connectors ∙1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ∙1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ∙4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ∙2x M.2 slots (M-Key) ∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port ∙1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) ∙2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ∙1x 4-pin CPU fan connector ∙1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector ∙3x 4-pin system fan connectors ∙1x Front panel audio connector ∙2x System panel connectors ∙1x Serial port connector ∙1x Chassis Intrusion connector ∙2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors ∙2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors ∙1xTPM module connector ∙1x Clear CMOS jumper LED Features ∙1x EZ LED Control switch ∙4x EZ Debug LED Continued on next page
18 Specifications Continued from previous page Back Panel Connectors ∙1x Flash BIOS Button ∙1x VGA port ∙1x Display port ∙1x HDMI port ∙4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports ∙1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port ∙2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports ∙1x LAN (RJ45) port ∙2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors ∙3x Audio jacks I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6687-R Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ∙CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection ∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection ∙CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control Form Factor ∙Micro-ATX Form Factor ∙9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) BIOS Features ∙1x 256 Mb flash
∙Uefi Ami Bios
∙Acpi 6.0, Smbios 2.8
∙Multi-language Software ∙Drivers∙Dragon Center
∙Cpu-Z Msi Gaming
∙Google Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive ∙Norton™ Internet Security Solution Continued on next page
19 Specifications Continued from previous page Dragon Center Features ∙Mystic Light ∙User Scenario ∙Hardware Monitor ∙True Color ∙Live Update ∙Speed Up ∙Smart Tool ∙Super Charger Please refer to http://download.msi. com/manual/mb/DRAGONCENTER2. pdf for more details. Special Features ∙Audio
▪Audio Boost ∙Network
▪Intel WiFi ∙Cooling
▪Pump Fan
▪Smart Fan Control
∙Led
▪Mystic Light Extension (RAINBOW/RGB)
▪EZ LED Control
▪Ez Debug Led
∙Performance▪DDR4 Boost
▪Core Boost
▪Creator Genie
▪Front USB Type-C ∙Protection
▪PCI-E Steel Armor ∙Experience
▪Dragon Center
▪Click BIOS 5
▪Flash BIOS Button
20 Package contents Package contents Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain: Motherboard
B550M Pro-Vdh Wifi/ B550M Pro-Vdh Wifi6
Cable SATA 6G cables (2 cables/pack) 1 Accessories Wi-Fi antenna 1 M.2 screws (3 pcs./ pack) 1 Documentation Quick installation guide 1 MSI components compatibility & reward program card 1⚠Important If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
21 Block Diagram Block Diagram 2 Channel DDR4 Memory
Pcie
PCI Express Bus Chipset ProcessorNuvoton
6687 RealtekAlc892/
3x USB 3.2 Gen1 6x USB 2.0 Rear Audio Jacks Front Audio Jacks 1x M.2 1x Wi-Fi AC or 1x Wi-Fi 6 4x SATA 6Gb/s 1x M.2 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 1x Realtek 8111 LAN 2x PCIe x1 slotsAlc897
22 Rear I/O Panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A Flash BIOS Port Rear I/O Panel PS/2 Combo 1 Gbps LAN DisplayPort
Vga
Usb 2.0
Type-A Wi-Fi Antenna connectors ∙Flash BIOS Port/ Button - Please refer to page 46 for Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button. Flash BIOS Button Link/ Activity LED Status Description Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Green 100 Mbps connection Orange 1 Gbps connection LAN Port LED Status Table Realtek Audio Console After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience. Jack Status Connector Settings Device Selection Main Volume Application Enhancement Line-In Mic-In Line-Out
23 Rear I/O Panel ∙Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default. ∙Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device. ∙Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar. ∙Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer. ∙Connector Settings - configures the connection settings. 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.
⚠Important The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
24 Rear I/O Panel Installing antennas
25 Overview of Components
Bat1
Overview of ComponentsJusb3
Led_Sw1
Jrgb2
Jrgb1
Sata▼1▲2
M2_1
Jusb1
Jtpm1
Sata▼3▲4
Jusb2
Jrainbow1
M2_2
Cpu_Fan1
Sys_Fan2
Sys_Fan1
Pci_E1
Pci_E2
Jbat1
Pci_E3
Processor SocketCpu_Pwr1
Pump_Fan1
Jrainbow2
Jaud1
Jusb4
Jci1
Jfp1
Jcom1
Jsmb1
Sys_Fan3
Jfp2
Atx_Pwr1
Dimmb1
Dimmb2
Dimma1
Dimma2
26 Overview of Components Component Contents Port Name Port Type Page
Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1,
Sys_Fan1~3
Fan Connectors 36Cpu_Pwr1, Atx_Pwr1
Power Connectors 33Dimma1, Dimma2, Dimmb1,
Dimmb2
DIMM Slots 28Jaud1
Front Audio Connector 32Jbat1
Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 38Jci1
Chassis Intrusion Connector 37Jcom1
Serial Port Connector 38Jfp1, Jfp2
Front Panel Connectors 32Jrainbow1~2
Addressable RGB LED connectors 40Jrgb1~2
RGB LED connector 39Jtpm1
TPM Module Connector 35Jusb1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C Connector 34Jusb2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector 34Jusb3~4
USB 2.0 Connectors 35Led_Sw1
EZ LED Control 41M2_1~2
M.2 Slots (Key M) 30Pci_E1~3
PCIe Expansion Slots 29 Processor Socket Socket AM4 27Sata1~4
SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 29
27 Overview of Components Processor Socket Introduction to the AM4 CPU The surface of the AM4 CPU has a yellow triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. 53.8 mm Distance from the center of the CPU to the nearest DIMM slot.
⚠Important ∙When changing the processor, the system configuration could be cleared and reset BIOS to default values, due to the AM4 processor’s architecture. ∙Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU. ∙When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. ∙Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system. ∙Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. ∙If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation. ∙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 recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
28 Overview of Components DIMM Slots
Dimma1
Dimmb1
Channel A Channel BDimma2
Dimmb2
Memory module installation recommendation⚠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. ∙Based on CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the CPU. ∙To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the same type, number and density. ∙Some memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency. ∙It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. ∙The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. ∙Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Dimmb2
Dimmb2
Dimmb1
Dimma2
Dimma2
Dimma2
Dimma1
29 Overview of Components PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots
⚠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. ∙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. PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0/ 4.0 x16 (CPU) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.
⚠Important ∙Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ∙SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.
Sata1
Sata3
Sata2
Sata4
30 Overview of Components M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
M2_1
M2_2
⚽Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA M2_1 slot installation
31 Overview of Components 30º 30º M.2 standoff heatsink standoff 3 5 4 M.2 screw 6 6 M2_2 slot installation
32 Overview of Components JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel. 1 2 10 9 1
Mic L
2 Ground 3Mic R
4Nc
5 Head Phone R 6 MIC Detection 7Sense_Send
8 No Pin 9 Head Phone L 10 Head Phone Detection JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel. 1Jfp2
+ +Hdd Led
Reset Switch Reserved Power SwitchJfp1
1Hdd Led +
2 Power LED + 3Hdd Led -
4 Power LED - 5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch 7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch 9 Reserved 10 No Pin
33 Overview of Components 24 13 1 12
Atx_Pwr1
1+3.3V
13+3.3V
2+3.3V
14-12V
3 Ground 15 Ground 4+5V
16Ps-On#
5 Ground 17 Ground 6+5V
18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8Pwr Ok
20 Res 95Vsb
21+5V
10+12V
22+5V
11+12V
23+5V
12+3.3V
24 Ground 5 4 1 8Cpu_Pwr1
1 Ground 5+12V
2 Ground 6+12V
3 Ground 7+12V
4 Ground 8+12V
⚠Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
34 Overview of Components JUSB1: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C connector on the front panel. The connector possesses a foolproof design. When you connect the cable, be sure to connect it with the corresponding orientation. JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector This connector allows you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the front panel.
⚠Important Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. 1 10 11 20 1 Power 11
Usb2.0+
2Usb3_Rx_Dn
12Usb2.0-
3Usb3_Rx_Dp
13 Ground 4 Ground 14Usb3_Tx_C_Dp
5Usb3_Tx_C_Dn
15Usb3_Tx_C_Dn
6Usb3_Tx_C_Dp
16 Ground 7 Ground 17Usb3_Rx_Dp
8Usb2.0-
18Usb3_Rx_Dn
9Usb2.0+
19 Power 10 Ground 20 No PinJusb1
USB Type-C Cable USB Type-C port on the front panel
35 Overview of Components JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. 1 2 10 9 1
Vcc
2Vcc
3Usb0-
4Usb1-
5Usb0+
6Usb1+
7 Ground 8 Ground 9 No Pin 10Nc
⚠Important ∙Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. ∙In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® DRAGON CENTER utility. 1 2 12 11 1 SPI Power 2 SPI Chip Select 3 Master In Slave Out (SPI Data) 4 Master In Slave In (SPI Data) 5 Reserved 6 SPI Clock 7 Ground 8 SPI Reset 9 Reserved 10 No Pin 11 Reserved 12 Interrupt Request JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.
36 Overview of Components CPU_FAN1, PUMP_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. The auto mode fan connectors 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. Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS >
Hardware Monitor.
Select PWM mode or DC mode⚠Important Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode. There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature. Pin definition of fan connectors
Cpu_Fan1
Sys_Fan3
Pump_Fan1
Sys_Fan1
Sys_Fan2
Connector Default fan mode Max. current Max. powerCpu_Fan1
Auto mode2A
24W
Pump_Fan1
PWM mode3A
36W
Sys_Fan1~3
DC mode1A
12W
1 PWM Mode pin definition 1 Ground 2+12V
3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal 1 DC Mode pin definition 1 Ground 2 Voltage Control 3 Sense 4Nc
37 Overview of Components 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
38 Overview of Components 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 (default) Clear CMOS/ Reset BIOS Resetting BIOS to default values
Dcd
2Sin
3Sout
4Dtr
5 Ground 6Dsr
7Rts
8Cts
9Ri
10 No Pin JCOM1: Serial Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
39 Overview of Components
⚠Important ∙The JRGB connector supports up to 2 meters continuous 5050 RGB LED strips (12V/G/R/B) with the maximum power rating of 3A (12V). ∙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. JRGB1~2: RGB LED connector The JRGB connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips 12V. 1
G R B
Jrgb
connector RGB extension cable 5050 RGB LED strips 12V 1 1+12V
2G
3R
4B
RGB LED Strip Connection 1 1G R B
JRGB connector System Fan connector RGB LED Fan Connection RGB LED Fan
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+5V
⚠Caution
Do not connect the wrong type of LED strips. The JRGB connector and the JRAINBOW connector provide different voltages, and connecting the 5V LED strip to the JRGB connector will result in damage to the LED strip.⚠Important ∙The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground) with the maximum power rating of 3A (5V). In the case of 20% brightness, the connector supports up to 200 LEDs. ∙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. JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors The JRAINBOW connectors allow you to connect the WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V.
Jrainbow
connector JRAINBOW connector System Fan connector Rainbow RGB LED extension cable WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED strips 5V 1Jrainbow1
1Jrainbow2
1+5V
2 Data 3 No Pin 4 Ground Addressable RGB LED Strip Connection Addressable RGB LED Fan Connection Addressable RGB LED Fan
41 Overview of Components 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/ PCIE/ M.2 device is not detected or fail. BOOT - indicates the booting device is not detected or fail. LED_SW1: EZ LED Control This switch is used to switch on/ off all the LEDs of motherboard.
Led_Off
Led_On
(Default)
42 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows ® 10
43 Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities Installing Drivers with MSI Driver Utility Installer
⚠Important ∙Some new network chips have not been natively supported by Windows 10/ Windows
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Uefi Bios
MSI UEFI BIOS is compatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) architecture. UEFI has many new functions and advantages that traditional BIOS cannot achieve, and it will completely replace BIOS in the future. The MSI UEFI BIOS uses UEFI as the default boot mode to take full advantage of the new chipset’s capabilities. However, it still has a CSM (Compatibility Support Module) mode to be compatible with older devices. That allows you to replace legacy devices with UEFI compatible devices during the transition.⚠Important The term BIOS in this user guide refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise noted. UEFI advantages ∙Fast booting - UEFI can directly boot the operating system and save the BIOS self- test process. And also eliminates the time to switch to CSM mode during POST. ∙Supports for hard drive partitions larger than 2 TB. ∙Supports more than 4 primary partitions with a GUID Partition Table (GPT). ∙Supports unlimited number of partitions. ∙Supports full capabilities of new devices - new devices may not provide backward compatibility. ∙Supports secure startup - UEFI can check the validity of the operating system to ensure that no malware tampers with the startup process. Incompatible UEFI cases ∙32-bit Windows operating system - this motherboard supports only Windows 10 64-bit operating system. ∙Older graphics card - the system will detect your graphics card. When display a warning message There is no GOP (Graphics Output protocol) support detected in this graphics card.
⚠Important We recommend that you to use a GOP/ UEFI compatible graphics card. How to check the BIOS mode? After entering the BIOS, find the BIOS Mode at the top of the screen. CPU Temperature: Motherboard Temperature: VCore: DDR Voltage: BIOS Mode: UEFI/CSM CPU Temperature: Motherboard Temperature: VCore: DDR Voltage: BIOS Mode: UEFI/CSM UEFI boot mode CSM boot mode
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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 ∙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. ∙The pictures in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. ∙The BIOS items will vary with the processor. Entering 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. Function key
F1:
General Help listF2:
Add/ Remove a favorite itemF3:
Enter Favorites menuF4:
Enter CPU Specifications menuF5:
Enter Memory-Z menuF6:
Load optimized defaultsF7:
Switch between Advanced mode and EZ modeF8:
Load Overclocking ProfileF9:
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
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Resetting BIOS You might need to restore the default BIOS setting to solve certain problems. There are several ways to reset BIOS: ∙Go to BIOS and press F6 to load optimized defaults. ∙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 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:
▪Reboot and press Ctrl + F5 key during POST and click on Yes to reboot the system. Press
▪Reboot and press Del key during POST to enter BIOS. Click the M-FLASH button and click on Yes to reboot the system.
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Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button
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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. A-XMP Profile Component Information System information Boot device priority bar Function buttons LanguageCreator
Genie
Search Screenshot Setup Mode switch M-Flash Hardware Monitor Favorites ∙CREATOR GENIE - click on it to toggle the CREATOR GENIE for performance optimization. This function is only available when both of the motherboard and CPU are supporting this function.⚠Important Please don’t make any changes in OC menu and don’t load defaults to keep the optimal performance and system stability after activating the CREATOR GENIE function. ∙A-XMP Profile - allows you to select the A-XMP profile for memory to overclock. This function is only available when the system, memory and CPU are supporting this function. ∙Setup Mode switch - press this tab or the F7 key to switch between Advanced mode and EZ mode. ∙Screenshot - click on this tab or the F12 key to take a screenshot and save it to USB flash drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ∙Search - click on this tab or the Ctrl+F keys to enter the search page. It allows you to search by BIOS item name. Move the mouse over a blank space and right click the mouse to exit the search page.
⚠Important In search page, only the F6, F10 and F12 function keys are available. ∙Language - allows you to select language of BIOS setup.
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∙System information - shows the CPU/ DDR speed, CPU/ MB temperature, MB/ CPU type, memory size, CPU/ DDR voltage, BIOS version and build date. ∙Boot device priority bar - you can move the device icons to change the boot priority. The boot priority from high to low is left to right. ∙Component Information - click on the CPU, Memory, Storage, Fan Info and Help buttons to show the information of connected component. ∙Function buttons - enable or disable these functions by clicking on these buttons. The function is enabled when the button shows ON .⚠Important The function buttons will vary with the motherboard you purchased. ∙M-Flash - click on this button to enter the M-Flash menu that provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. ∙Hardware Monitor - click on this button to enter the Hardware Monitor menu that allows you to manually control the fan speed by percentage. ∙Favorites - click on this button or press the F3 key to show the Favorites window. It provides 5 menus for you to create personal BIOS menu where you can save and access favorite/ frequently-used BIOS setting items.
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▪To add a BIOS item to a favorite menu
▪To delete a BIOS item from favorite menu
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Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. BIOS menu selection Menu display BIOS menu selection ∙BIOS menu selection - the following options are available:▪SETTINGS - allows you to specify the parameters for chipset and boot devices.
▪OC - allows you to adjust the frequency and voltage. Increasing the frequency may get better performance.
▪M-FLASH - provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive.
▪OC PROFILE - allows you to manage overclocking profiles.
▪HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of system.
▪BOARD EXPLORER - provides the information of installed devices on this motherboard. ∙Menu display - provides BIOS setting items and information to be configured.
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SETTINGS Menu This menu allows you to specify the parameters for system, chipset and boot devices.▶System Status sub-menu The System Status sub-menu allows you to set the system clock and view system information.
▶System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is
▶System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. The time format is
▶SATA PortX/ M2_X Shows the information of connected SATA/ M.2 device.
⚠Important If the connected SATA/ M.2 device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA/ M.2 cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.
▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only).
▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop board information and chassis information.
▶Advanced sub-menu The Advanced sub-menu allows you to adjust and set the parameters and behaviors of PCIe, ACPI, integrated peripherals, integrated graphics, USB, power management and Windows .
▶PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
▶ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors.
▶Integrated Peripherals sub-menu Sets integrated peripherals’ parameters, such as LAN, Wi-Fi, HDD, SSD, USB and audio.
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▶Integrated Graphics Configuration sub-menu (optional) Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. This sub-menu is only available when using the CPU which integrate with IGP.
▶USB Configuration sub-menu Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
▶Power Management Setup sub-menu Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. You can optimize the system power consumption in this menu.
▶Windows OS Configuration Sets Windows detailed configuration and behaviors. You also can set the secure boot and control key management to prevent the unauthorized accessing for system.
▶Wake Up Event Setup sub-menu Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes.
▶Secure Erase+ Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to effectively wipe all data from a SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+.
▶Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller (MAC sub-menu This sub-menu shows driver information and configuration of the Ethernet controller parameter.
▶Boot sub-menu Use this menu to set the system boot states and the sequence of system boot devices.
▶Security sub-menu Use this menu to set the administrator password and the user password for system security. This menu also allows you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.
⚠Important When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press Enter. The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press Esc key to abort the selection. To clear a set password, press Enter when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
▶Save & Exit This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
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OC Menu This menu allows you to configure the frequencies and voltages for overclocking. Please note that, higher frequency and voltage may benefit overclocking capability but cause system un-stability.⚠Important ∙Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. ∙Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. ∙If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use CREATOR GENIE function for easy overclocking. ∙The BIOS items in OC menu will vary with the processor.
▶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. [Expert] Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS setup. Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode.
▶CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio that is used to determine CPU clock speed. This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function.
▶Advanced CPU Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the parameters about CPU power/ current. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing the parameters. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings.
▶A-XMP [Disabled] Please enable A-XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function.
▶DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
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▶FCLK Frequency [Auto] Sets the FCLK frequency (Internal Data Fabric clock of DRAM). Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
▶UCLK DIV1 Mode [Auto] Sets UCLK (Internal memory controller clock) mode.
▶Memory Try It ! [Disabled] It can improve memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset. This item will be available when the installed processor supports this function.
▶Memory Failure Retry [Enabled] Enables or disables the system reboot function when the memory OC retry fails.
▶Memory Failure Retry Count [2] Sets the count for memory OC retry. When memory OC retry fails reach the count, the memory will restore the last available settings. This item will display when the Memory Failure Retry sets to Enabled.
▶Advanced DRAM Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)
▶DigitALL Power sub-menu Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, you can setup some protecting conditions about voltage/ current/ temputure for CPU.
▶CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
▶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.
▶CHIP Voltages control [Auto] (optional) These options allows you to set the voltages related to chipset If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.
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▶Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the memory has been replaced. [Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have to load the default settings for new devices. [Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.
▶CPU Specifications sub-menu Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu displays the information of installed CPU. You can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only.
▶MEMORY-Z sub-menu 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].
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M-FLASH Menu M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS.
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OC PROFILE Menu▶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 Name the current overclocking profile.
▶Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking profile.
▶Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile.
▶Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clear the current overclocking profile.
▶OC Profile Load from ROM Load OC profile from BIOS ROM.
▶OC Profile Save to USB Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only.
▶OC Profile Load from USB Load OC profile from the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only.
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HARDWARE MONITOR Menu This menu allows you to adjust the fan speed manually and monitor CPU/ system voltage. Fan operating window Smart Fan duty information Click to enable the Smart Fan Temperature information Setting Buttons Select a fan to be configured Select a temperature curve line (white) to be showed in Fan operating window Select a fan mode for target fan Voltage information ∙Smart Fan - This setting enables/disables the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU/system temperature, avoiding the overheating to damage your system.▶Settings Buttons
▪All Full Speed - configures all fans to run at full operating speed.
▪All Set Default - configures all fans’ speeds return the BIOS default values.
▪All Set Cancel - discards current changes and restores previous settings for all fan .
⚠Important Make sure fans are working properly after adjusting the fan speed and switching the fan mode.
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Adjusting fans⚠Important The pictures in this section are for reference only and may vary from the motherboard you purchased.
62 AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration The following are the RAID levels supported by RAIDXpert2.
Raid 0
(Striping) 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
(Mirroring) provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. RAID 10 (Striped RAID1 Sets) uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0 and 1 by forming a RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays. Volume (JBOD) provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks. Useful in scavenging space on disks unused by other disks in the array. Does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy. RAIDABLE (also known as RAID Ready) allows the user to add more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is installed. RAID level comparisonRaid 0
Raid 1
Raid 10
Minimum # drives 2 2 4 Data protection None Excellent Excellent Read performance ExcellentOk
Ok
Write performance Excellent Good Good Capacity utilization 100% 50% 50%⚠Important All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix. Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility To enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu
63 AMD RAID Configuration Initializing Disks New disks and legacy disks must be initialized before they can be used to create an AMD-RAID array. Initialization writes AMD-RAID configuration information (metadata) to a disk.
⚠Important ∙If a disk is part of an AMD-RAID array, the disk cannot be selected for initialization. To initial the disk anyway, delete the AMD-RAID array. Data on the disk is deleted during initialization so ensure the correct disks are chosen to initialize. ∙A legacy disk can contain valid data. When a legacy disk is initialized, all data on the disk is lost. To initialize disks
64 AMD RAID Configuration Creating Arrays Arrays can be created after the disks are initialized.
⚠Important ∙For redundant arrays, the Create process is not started until after the operating system and AMD-RAID OS drivers have been installed and the system has booted to the operating system. However, the arrays are immediately available to use for either a bootable array or a data array. ∙Array numbers are valid only for a given boot and might be different in the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility and RAIDXpert2. If a permanent label is required, use the RAIDXpert2 Web GUI Array Naming feature. ∙At any point in the procedure, return to a prior window by pressing ESC. ∙If the system is booted from an AMD-RAID bootable array, the first array in the Arrays section must be the bootable array. The system boots only from the first array in the Arrays section. To create an array
65 AMD RAID Configuration Deleting Arrays
⚠Important ∙Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that is on the array. This action cannot be undone and it is very unlikely that the data can be recovered. ∙Do not delete the first array listed in the Arrays section, if it is the AMD-RAID bootable array. Doing this deletes the operating system and AMD-RAID files. To delete an array
66 AMD RAID Configuration Installing RAID Driver New Operating System Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system.
▪To make an AMD RAID Drivers USB flash drive. Insert the MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. Copy all the contents in \\Storage\AMD\
▪Default credentials are:
▫Username - admin
▫Password - admin
▪Create new username and password
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. ∙Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet securely. ∙Check if all ATX power connectors like ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1 are connected from the power supply to the motherboard? ∙Some power supply units have a power button on the rear side, make sure the button is turned on. ∙Check if the power switch cable is connected to JFP1 pin header properly. ∙Verify the Clear CMOS jumper JBAT1 is set to Keep DATA. ∙Test with another known working power supply of equal or greater wattage. The power is on, but no signal to monitor ∙Connect the monitor power cord to a electrical outlet securely. ∙Make sure the monitor is turned on. ∙Select different inputs on the monitor. ∙If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all memory modules and try to install only one memory module in the DIMMA2 slot first and then restart the computer. ∙If 1 long 2 short beeps are heard, remove and reinstall the graphics card and then restart the computer. ∙Test with another known working graphics card. The computer does not boot after updating the BIOS ∙Clear the CMOS. ∙Use the secondary BIOS to bootup the system (Only for motherboard with Dual
Bios)
Lost BIOS password ∙Clear the CMOS, but that will cause you to lose all customized settings in theBios.
There is no audio ∙Adjust the volume. ∙Connect the speakers/headphones to audio ports on the motherboard rear IO panel. ∙Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ∙Test with another known working speaker or headphone. There is no network ∙Make sure the network chipset driver has been installed. ∙Verify if the network cable is properly connected and make sure the LAN port LEDs are properly illuminated. ∙Verify your TCP/IP settings. ∙Restart or reset your router. ∙Test with another known working LAN cable. The USB device is not working ∙Make sure your USB drive driver has been installed. ∙Verify if USB device is listed in Windows® Device Manager. ∙Connect the USB device to other USB port on the motherboard rear IO panel. 67 Troubleshooting
i Regulatory Notices 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 radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ∙Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ∙Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ∙Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Note
∙The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ∙Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ∙This device may not cause harmful interference. ∙This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626)913-0828 www.msi.com
ii CE Conformity Products bearing the CE marking comply with one or more of the following EU Directives as may be applicable:
∙Red 2014/53/Eu
∙Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU ∙EMC Directive 2014/30/EU ∙RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU ∙ErP Directive 2009/125/EC Compliance with these directives is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards. The point of contact for regulatory matters is MSI-Europe: Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son. Products with Radio Functionality (EMF) This product incorporates a radio transmitting and receiving device. For computers in normal use, a separation distance of 20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with EU requirements. Products designed to be operated at closer proximities, such as tablet computers, comply with applicable EU requirements in typical operating positions. Products can be operated without maintaining a separation distance unless otherwise indicated in instructions specific to the product. Restrictions for Products with Radio Functionality CAUTION: IEEE 802.11x wireless LAN with 5.15~5.35 GHz frequency band is restricted for indoor use only in all European Union member states, EFTA (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein), and most other European countries (e.g., Switzerland, Turkey, Republic of Serbia). Using this WLAN application outdoors might lead to interference issues with existing radio services. Radio frequency bands and maximum power levels ∙Features: Wi-Fi 6, BT ∙Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz: 2400~2485MHz; 5 GHz: 5150~5350MHz, 5470~5725MHz, 5725~5850MHz ∙Max Power Level: 2.4 GHz: 20dBm; 5 GHz: 23dBm
iii Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 2.4GHz, 5GHz frequency band. Cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’intérieur. 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. この製品は、周波数帯域 2.4GHz, 5GHz で動作しているときは、屋内においてのみ使用可 能です。
Ncc無線設備警告聲明
工作頻率2.4GHz, 5GHz該頻段限於室內使用。 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即 停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通 信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.Can Ices-003(B)/Nmb-003(B)
Australia and New Zealand notice This equipment incorporates a radio transmitting and receiving device. In normal use, a separation distance of 20 cm ensures that radio frequency exposure levels comply with the Australian and New Zealand Standards.クラスB情報技術装置
この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的とし
ていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を 引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。Vcci-B
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iv Battery Information European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
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廢電池請回收 For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal. California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/Warning
∙INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery. ∙DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested. ∙A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours. ∙KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ∙Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body. ∙Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate. ∙Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. Call a local poison control center for treatment information. ∙Battery type: CR2032 ∙Battery voltage: 3V ∙Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. ∙Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (manufacturer’s specified temperature rating) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns. ∙This product contains an irreplaceable battery. ∙This icon indicates that a swallowed button battery can cause serious injury or death. Please keep batteries out of sight or reach of children.
v 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: https://csr.msi.com/global/index Environmental Policy ∙The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life. ∙Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. ∙Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information. ∙Users may also reach us at [email protected] for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products. WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
English
To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that... Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot 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.Deutsch
Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.Français
En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci... Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les
vi décharges ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.
Русский
Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды, поэтому напоминаем вам, что.... В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.Español
MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.Nederlands
Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat…. De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten.Srpski
Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da… Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda
vii kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
Polski
Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.Türkçe
Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/ EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.Česky
Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje... Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/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.Magyar
Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.Italiano
Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che…. In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali
viii Elettrici ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. 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. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta
日本Jis C 0950材質宣言
日本工業規格Jis C 0950により、2006年7月1日以降に販売される特定分野の電気および
電子機器について、製造者による含有物質の表示が義務付けられます。 https://csr.msi.com/tw/Japan-JIS-C-0950-Material-Declarations India RoHS This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule. Türkiye EEE yönetmeliği Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Україна обмеження на наявність небезпечних речовин Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнані, затвердженого постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 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 hóa chất độc hại có trong các sản phẩm điện, điện tử”
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Ms-7C95主板产品中有害物质的名称及含量
部件名称 有害物质 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉 (Cd) 六价铬 (Cr(VI)) 多溴联苯(Pbb)
多溴二苯醚(Pbde)
印刷电路板组件* ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 纽扣电池 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外部信号连接头 ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 其他 (例: 线材等) ╳ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○本表格依据 Sj/T 11364 的规定编制。
○: 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。型號(型式)：Ms-7C95
單元 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 鎘 (Cd) 六價鉻 (Cr+6) 多溴聯苯(Pbb)
多溴二苯醚(Pbde)
電路板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電子元件 ─ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 金屬機構件 ─ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 塑膠機構件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1. “超出0.1 wt %” 及 “超出0.01 wt %” 係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含 量基準值。 備考2. “○” 係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 備考3. “─” 係指該項限用物質為排除項目。
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