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... not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by inadequate operation beyond product specifications. The golden triangle is necessary to support overclocking. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket....installing a CPU, always remember to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. A CPU heatsink 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. ●...
... not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by inadequate operation beyond product specifications. The golden triangle is necessary to support overclocking. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket....installing a CPU, always remember to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. A CPU heatsink 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. ●...
User Manual
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... maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. ●● The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. 26 Overview of installed. ●● Based on Intel CPU specification, the...install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory 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). ●● It is recommended to use a more efficient...
... maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for full DIMMs installation or overclocking. ●● The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. 26 Overview of installed. ●● Based on Intel CPU specification, the...install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory 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). ●● It is recommended to use a more efficient...
User Manual
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...a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Click on the screen during the boot process. ●● Use MSI FAST BOOT application. It allows the system to confirm your choice. 38 BIOS Setup Function key Key Function Key Function F1 General... Help F3 Enter Favorites menu F4 Enter CPU Specifications menu F5 Enter Memory-Z menu F6 Load optimized defaults F8 Load Overclocking Profile F9 Save Overclocking Profile F10 Save Change and Reset* * When you are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description...
...a confirmation window appears and it provides the modification information. Click on the screen during the boot process. ●● Use MSI FAST BOOT application. It allows the system to confirm your choice. 38 BIOS Setup Function key Key Function Key Function F1 General... Help F3 Enter Favorites menu F4 Enter CPU Specifications menu F5 Enter Memory-Z menu F6 Load optimized defaults F8 Load Overclocking Profile F9 Save Overclocking Profile F10 Save Change and Reset* * When you are continuously update for better system performance. Therefore, the description...
User Manual
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... the OC GENIE 4 function which can save and access favorite/ frequently-used / favorite BIOS setting items in favorite page (Favorite 1~5) 2. allows you can automatically overclock the CPU with MSI optimized setting. SETTINGS, OC...,etc) as the BIOS home page. ▶▶Favorite1~5 - Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose Delete and click...
... the OC GENIE 4 function which can save and access favorite/ frequently-used / favorite BIOS setting items in favorite page (Favorite 1~5) 2. allows you can automatically overclock the CPU with MSI optimized setting. SETTINGS, OC...,etc) as the BIOS home page. ▶▶Favorite1~5 - Right-click or press F2 key. 3. Choose Delete and click...
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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. please refer to manage overclocking profiles. ▶▶HARDWARE MONITOR -
... - Advanced Mode Press Setup Mode switch or F7 function key can switch between EZ Mode and Advanced Mode in BIOS setup. please refer to manage overclocking profiles. ▶▶HARDWARE MONITOR -
User Manual
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... guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. ●● 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 Expert...on motherboard. These items only appear when a CPU that is enabled by virtual button in BIOS setup. This item can automatically overclock the system with overclocking, we advise you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. Enabling OC GENIE function can only be ...
... guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. ●● 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 Expert...on motherboard. These items only appear when a CPU that is enabled by virtual button in BIOS setup. This item can automatically overclock the system with overclocking, we advise you to set the CPU ratios for different number of active cores. Enabling OC GENIE function can only be ...
User Manual
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... be available when the memory modules that support this function is installed. ▶▶Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled] X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by adjusting this function. ▶▶CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default] Sets the CPU Base clock. You may... overclock the CPU by memory module. is not guaranteed. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production. [Disabled] Disables EIST. ▶▶...
... be available when the memory modules that support this function is installed. ▶▶Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) [Disabled] X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Profile) is the overclocking technology by adjusting this function. ▶▶CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default] Sets the CPU Base clock. You may... overclock the CPU by memory module. is not guaranteed. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production. [Disabled] Disables EIST. ▶▶...
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...;MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. 54 BIOS Setup Read only. ▶▶CPU Features Press to enter the sub-menu. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. You can also access this information menu at any time by...
...;MEMORY-Z Press to enter the sub-menu. 54 BIOS Setup Read only. ▶▶CPU Features Press to enter the sub-menu. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed. ▶▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. You can also access this information menu at any time by...
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...submenu. ▶▶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... Save to USB Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. OC PROFILE ▶▶Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management.
...submenu. ▶▶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... Save to USB Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. OC PROFILE ▶▶Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management.
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...; Voltage - Option Buttons - If you to delete, and click the Trash Can icon. 64 Software Description OC GENIE 4 OC GENIE 4 provides a specified CPU frequency for overclocking the CPU. You can drag and drop the fan icons to the spot. ▶▶History Record stores the data and names with the virtual...
...; Voltage - Option Buttons - If you to delete, and click the Trash Can icon. 64 Software Description OC GENIE 4 OC GENIE 4 provides a specified CPU frequency for overclocking the CPU. You can drag and drop the fan icons to the spot. ▶▶History Record stores the data and names with the virtual...
User Manual
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...changes. ●● System Graphs - opens the General Settings window. ▶▶Help - lists all of the major functions of your overclocking strategy in a separate window. ●● Navigation - shows measured system values over a period of system settings. ●● Tuning ...form. ▶▶Stress Test - Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for changing the system settings in manual tuning. displays the controls for you need for your system. ▶▶Benchmarking -...
...changes. ●● System Graphs - opens the General Settings window. ▶▶Help - lists all of the major functions of your overclocking strategy in a separate window. ●● Navigation - shows measured system values over a period of system settings. ●● Tuning ...form. ▶▶Stress Test - Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) is a simple overclocking software for changing the system settings in manual tuning. displays the controls for you need for your system. ▶▶Benchmarking -...