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... ideal products from the user's manual, please contact your place of power unit capacity for further guidance. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com iii Preface Better yet, the power calculator provides accurate estimates...
... ideal products from the user's manual, please contact your place of power unit capacity for further guidance. Smartphone Application MSI+ is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com iii Preface Better yet, the power calculator provides accurate estimates...
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... Assembly Precautions 1-3 Motherboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-7 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-9 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-11 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-11 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-12 Memory 1-15 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-15 Mounting Screw Holes 1-16 Power Supply 1-17 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-17 Expansion Slots 1-18 PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot 1-18 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-19 Single Video Card Installation 1-19 AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology 1-20 Internal Connectors 1-22 SATA1~6: SATA Connector 1-22 xi Preface
... Assembly Precautions 1-3 Motherboard Specifications 1-4 Connectors Quick Guide 1-7 Back Panel Quick Guide 1-9 CPU (Central Processing Unit 1-11 Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU 1-11 CPU & Heatsink Installation 1-12 Memory 1-15 Dual-Channel mode Population Rule 1-15 Mounting Screw Holes 1-16 Power Supply 1-17 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors 1-17 Expansion Slots 1-18 PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot 1-18 Video/ Graphics Cards 1-19 Single Video Card Installation 1-19 AMD CrossFire™ (Multi-GPU) Technology 1-20 Internal Connectors 1-22 SATA1~6: SATA Connector 1-22 xi Preface
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...174; Smart Connect Technology* * Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8. ■ Intel Z87/ H87/ B85 Express Chipset - 4x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors) - 10x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors) ■ Realtek® ALC892 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ■ 1x Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Getting Started 1-4 Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Multi...
...174; Smart Connect Technology* * Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8. ■ Intel Z87/ H87/ B85 Express Chipset - 4x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors) - 10x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB connectors) ■ Realtek® ALC892 Codec - 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio ■ 1x Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Getting Started 1-4 Chapter 1 Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Chipset Memory Support Expansion Slots Onboard Graphics Multi...
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...; 1x VGA port ■ 1x DVI-D port ■ 1x LAN (RJ45) port ■ 2x USB 3.0 ports ■ 6x audio jacks ■ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ■ 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ■ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - For Z87-G43/ H87-G43. ■ 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors and 2x SATA 3Gb/s connectors - For B85-G43. ■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■ 1x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) ■ 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors ■ 3x 4-pin system fan connectors ■ 1x Clear CMOS jumper ■ 1x Front panel audio...
...; 1x VGA port ■ 1x DVI-D port ■ 1x LAN (RJ45) port ■ 2x USB 3.0 ports ■ 6x audio jacks ■ 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector ■ 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ■ 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - For Z87-G43/ H87-G43. ■ 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors and 2x SATA 3Gb/s connectors - For B85-G43. ■ 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) ■ 1x USB 3.0 connectors (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) ■ 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors ■ 3x 4-pin system fan connectors ■ 1x Clear CMOS jumper ■ 1x Front panel audio...
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...Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 1-17 Getting Started If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. http://youtu.be hooked on the motherboard's power connector.... R1 Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the...
...Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 1-17 Getting Started If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be /gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. http://youtu.be hooked on the motherboard's power connector.... R1 Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to install power supply connectors. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the...
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... [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for detailed settings. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEG0/ 1 - PEG0 and PEG1 are as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Chapter 3 3-7 BIOS Setup This item will support Ipv4 protocol. Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. This item will appear when "Onboard LAN Controller" is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. ▶ Network Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network...
... [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for detailed settings. Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEG0/ 1 - PEG0 and PEG1 are as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Chapter 3 3-7 BIOS Setup This item will support Ipv4 protocol. Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. This item will appear when "Onboard LAN Controller" is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. ▶ Network Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network...
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... SATA storage devices. The default mode is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶ SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of system memory allocated to [AHCI]/ [RAID]. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports. ▶ HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller. ▶ HPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. ▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration...
... SATA storage devices. The default mode is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support. ▶ SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Sets the operation mode of system memory allocated to [AHCI]/ [RAID]. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports. ▶ HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller. ▶ HPET [Enabled] Enables or disables the HPET (High Precision Event Timers) support. ▶ Integrated Graphics Configuration...
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...-menu. ▶ Serial (COM) Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of parallel port (LPT). Chapter 3 BOIS Setup 3-10 Then the system will be saved before the system enters sleep mode. The screen will be saved/ restored. ▶ LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny technology with iRST for accelerating the SSD speed. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ RapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore] Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display. [BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST...
...-menu. ▶ Serial (COM) Port 0 Configuration Sets detailed configuration of parallel port (LPT). Chapter 3 BOIS Setup 3-10 Then the system will be saved before the system enters sleep mode. The screen will be saved/ restored. ▶ LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny technology with iRST for accelerating the SSD speed. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ RapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore] Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display. [BIOS Save/Restore] The BIOS POST...
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... USB devices will appear when "Fast Boot" is the fastest way to accelerate system boot. This item will be detected while booting. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled "MSI Fast Boot" mode, you have to minimize booting time. Chapter 3 BOIS Setup 3-12 ▶ Windows 8 Configuration Sets Windows 8 detailed configuration...
... USB devices will appear when "Fast Boot" is the fastest way to accelerate system boot. This item will be detected while booting. [Enabled] Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. Important If you want to enter BIOS with enabled "MSI Fast Boot" mode, you have to minimize booting time. Chapter 3 BOIS Setup 3-12 ▶ Windows 8 Configuration Sets Windows 8 detailed configuration...
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... BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to enter the sub-menu. Press to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶ Image Execution Policy Sets the policy when the system image execution policy on the motherboard. This item appears when "Secure Boot" is enabled. ▶ Secure Boot Control [Disabled] Enables or disables secure boot. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen...
... BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to enter the sub-menu. Press to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys. ▶ Image Execution Policy Sets the policy when the system image execution policy on the motherboard. This item appears when "Secure Boot" is enabled. ▶ Secure Boot Control [Disabled] Enables or disables secure boot. [Enabled] Enables the secure boot function and allow you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen...
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... awakened from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Resume From S3 by USB Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by Onboard LAN. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of LAN device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configures ethernet controller parameter.
... awakened from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state when activity of USB device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Resume From S3 by USB Device [Disabled] Disables or enables the system wake up by Onboard LAN. [Enabled] Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes when activity or input signal of LAN device is detected. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Shows driver information and configures ethernet controller parameter.
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...password from CMOS memory. Security ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. Type the password then press . You will replace any previous set password, press when you can access the system. A message will appear on OS installation requirement. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. ▶ FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot. ▶ Boot Option #1~N These items are prompted to enter a new password. Enters the user password...
...password from CMOS memory. Security ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. Type the password then press . You will replace any previous set password, press when you can access the system. A message will appear on OS installation requirement. [UEFI] Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. [LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode. ▶ FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot. ▶ Boot Option #1~N These items are prompted to enter a new password. Enters the user password...
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... key for accessing the system. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion [Disabled] This function will record and issue a warning message. Once the chassis is used to discard current all changes and restore to [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. To clear the warning message, set the item to [Reset], then it is used...
... key for accessing the system. ▶ Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu. ▶ Chassis Intrusion [Disabled] This function will record and issue a warning message. Once the chassis is used to discard current all changes and restore to [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset] Save & Exit ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. To clear the warning message, set the item to [Reset], then it is used...
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... appears when the installed CPU supports this setting. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will run the adjusted CPU base clock after reboot. [Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately. ▶ CPU PCIE PLL [Auto] (Z87-G43) Selects a PLL (Phase Lock Loop) mode for overclocking when base clock strap be set to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically.
... appears when the installed CPU supports this setting. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Next Boot] CPU will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio. [Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will run the adjusted CPU base clock after reboot. [Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately. ▶ CPU PCIE PLL [Auto] (Z87-G43) Selects a PLL (Phase Lock Loop) mode for overclocking when base clock strap be set to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically.
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... overclocking behavior is installed. ▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. This sub-menu will be configured automatically by memory module. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to maximum turbo ratio. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Profile 1] Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module. [Profile 2] Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed memory modules. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM...
... overclocking behavior is installed. ▶ DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. This sub-menu will be configured automatically by memory module. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to maximum turbo ratio. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Profile 1] Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module. [Profile 2] Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed memory modules. [Link] Allows user to configure the DRAM...
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... loading. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ SVID Communication [Auto] Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Adaptive Mode] Sets adaptive voltages automatically for MOSFET before you to the CPU SVID (Serial Voltage Identification). [Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. ▶ VCCIN Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU input voltage. ▶ CPU Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the PWM working speed will be changed dynamically according to set to "Auto", BIOS...
... loading. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ SVID Communication [Auto] Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [Adaptive Mode] Sets adaptive voltages automatically for MOSFET before you to the CPU SVID (Serial Voltage Identification). [Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identification) support. ▶ VCCIN Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU input voltage. ▶ CPU Switching Frequency [Auto] Sets the PWM working speed will be changed dynamically according to set to "Auto", BIOS...
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... CPU frequency and voltage for SSD. Chapter 3 3-25 BIOS Setup ▶ CPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when "Intel C-Statel" is enabled. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Intel C-State [Enabled] C-state is a processor power management technology...
... CPU frequency and voltage for SSD. Chapter 3 3-25 BIOS Setup ▶ CPU AES Instructions [Enabled] Enables or disables the CPU AES (Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions) support. This item appears when "Intel C-Statel" is enabled. [Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS. [C0~C7s] The power-saving level from overheating. [Enabled] Throttles down the CPU core clock speed when the CPU is over the adaptive temperature. [Disabled] Disables this function. ▶ Intel C-State [Enabled] C-state is a processor power management technology...
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... update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB flash disk (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ BIOS Boot Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk. [Disabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard. *This may cause system unstable, MSI recommend it only for power users. ▶ Select one file...
... update BIOS from USB flash disk (FAT32/ NTFS format only), or allows the system to boot from the BIOS file inside USB flash disk (FAT/ FAT32 format only). ▶ BIOS Boot Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the system to boot form USB flash disk with BIOS file. [Enabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within USB flash disk. [Disabled] Enables the system to boot from the BIOS within ROM on motherboard. *This may cause system unstable, MSI recommend it only for power users. ▶ Select one file...
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... keys simultaneously to enter Configuration Utility.. Important The following procedure is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: The Serial ATA RAID volume may be different from your OS. Appendix B Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a newly-built system or if you need to enable...
... keys simultaneously to enter Configuration Utility.. Important The following procedure is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: The Serial ATA RAID volume may be different from your OS. Appendix B Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a newly-built system or if you need to enable...
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... use a slow virtual disk or depend on the Setup screen. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Click here 10. Intel RAID B-12 Set the SATA Mode to install Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Powered off. 6. Connect the SSD. 7. Even though there is only one hard drive, you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in BIOS. Appendix B 9. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to RAID...
... use a slow virtual disk or depend on the Setup screen. Reboot and enter the BIOS steup. 2. Install Intel® RAID controller driver. Click here 10. Intel RAID B-12 Set the SATA Mode to install Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Powered off. 6. Connect the SSD. 7. Even though there is only one hard drive, you must be installed in the RAID ready disk in BIOS. Appendix B 9. Click the "STORAGE" on RAM. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Click the "Intel RAID Driver" to RAID...
