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Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU Storage Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151 Intel® Z170 Chipset ●● 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB ▶▶Supports DDR4 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC...
Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Multi-GPU Storage Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151 Intel® Z170 Chipset ●● 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB ▶▶Supports DDR4 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC...
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Continued from previous page USB ●● Intel® Z170 Chipset ▶▶8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors) ▶...;● 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ●● 2x SATAe connectors ●● 2x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ●● 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) ●● 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors ●● 3x 3-pin system fan connectors ●● 1x Front panel audio connector ●...
Continued from previous page USB ●● Intel® Z170 Chipset ▶▶8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors) ▶...;● 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ●● 2x SATAe connectors ●● 2x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ●● 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) ●● 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors ●● 3x 3-pin system fan connectors ●● 1x Front panel audio connector ●...
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Any attempt to support overclocking. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. ●● Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the ... (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. ●● Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is not recommended. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization ...
Any attempt to support overclocking. The golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU. ●● Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the ... (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation. ●● Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by inadequate operation beyond product specifications is not recommended. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization ...
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..., HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on the inner circle to enable/ disable the X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile). The boot priority from high to low is installed. 40 BIOS Setup Switch the outer circle to select the X.M.P. supported memory module is left side...
..., HD audio controller, AHCI, RAID, CPU Fan Fail Warning Control and BIOS Log Review by clicking on the inner circle to enable/ disable the X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile). The boot priority from high to low is installed. 40 BIOS Setup Switch the outer circle to select the X.M.P. supported memory module is left side...
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... is enabled by pressing the physical OC GENIE button. ▶▶Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. These items only appear when a CPU that support this function. ▶▶1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] * Allows you to use * as the symbol for advanced users. ●● Overclocking ...●● If you are unfamiliar with MSI optimized overclocking profile. [By BIOS Options] OC GENIE function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC GENIE 4 toggle at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen. [By Onboard Button]OC GENIE function is used to determine CPU clock speed.
... is enabled by pressing the physical OC GENIE button. ▶▶Ring Ratio [Auto] Sets the ring ratio. These items only appear when a CPU that support this function. ▶▶1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] * Allows you to use * as the symbol for advanced users. ●● Overclocking ...●● If you are unfamiliar with MSI optimized overclocking profile. [By BIOS Options] OC GENIE function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC GENIE 4 toggle at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen. [By Onboard Button]OC GENIE function is used to determine CPU clock speed.
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... item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] All CPU cores would be available when the memory modules that supporting X.M.P. Read-only. ▶▶Misc Setting* Press Enter, + or - This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the...
... item will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Enabled] All CPU cores would be available when the memory modules that supporting X.M.P. Read-only. ▶▶Misc Setting* Press Enter, + or - This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function. [Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above rated specifications when system request the...
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...control [Auto] These options allows you can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only. ▶▶CPU Features Press to CPU. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. The system may become ...channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for each/ all the settings and timings of installed memory. Read only. ▶▶CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency.
...control [Auto] These options allows you can also access this information menu at any time by pressing [F4]. Read only. ▶▶CPU Features Press to CPU. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. The system may become ...channel. [UnLink] Allows user to configure the DRAM timing for each/ all the settings and timings of installed memory. Read only. ▶▶CPU Technology Support Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶▶DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency.
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This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Intel VT-D Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization ... 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. ▶▶Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel's Execute Disable Bit ...
This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology. [Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Intel VT-D Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel VT-D (Intel Virtualization ... 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. ▶▶Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel's Execute Disable Bit ...
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...This setting will appear when OC Explore Mode is C8 to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving when system...Enabled] Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. ▶▶CPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function. ▶▶Intel C-State [Auto] Enables or disables the ...
...This setting will appear when OC Explore Mode is C8 to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for power-saving in halt state. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving when system...Enabled] Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. ▶▶CPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when a CPU supports this function. ▶▶Intel C-State [Auto] Enables or disables the ...
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▶▶Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item is for Simple mode and appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is over specification when system request the highest performance state. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the ...
▶▶Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled] Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item is for Simple mode and appears when a CPU that support Turbo Boost is over specification when system request the highest performance state. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶▶Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto] Sets the ...