MSI b85m-g43: English

English: MSI b85m-g43

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Thank you for choosing the Z87M-G43/ H87M-G43/ B85M-G43 Series (MS-

7823 v1.X) Micro-ATX motherboard. The Z87M-G43/ H87M-G43/ B85M-G43

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Series motherboards are based on Intel

Z87/ H87/ B85 chipset for optimal

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system e󰘲ciency. Designed to 󰘰t the advanced Intel

LGA1150 processor,

the Z87M-G43/ H87M-G43/ B85M-G43 Series motherboards deliver a high

performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Motherboard Speci󰘰cations

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CPU

4th Generation Intel

Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium

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Support

Celeron

processors for LGA 1150 socket

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Chipset Intel

Z87/ H87/ B85 Express Chipset

Memory

4x DDR3 memory slots supporting up to 32GB

Support

Z87M-G43 supports DDR3 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666(OC)/

2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2200(OC)/ 2133(OC)/ 2000(OC)/ 1866(OC)/

1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz

H87M-G43 and B85M-G43 supports DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports non-ECC, un-bu󰘯ered memory

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Supports Intel

Extreme Memory Pro󰘰le (XMP)

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Expansion

2x PCIe x16 slots

Slots

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PCI_E1 supports PCIe 3.0

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PCI_E4 supports PCIe 2.0

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Support x16, x4/x4 modes

2x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Onboard

1x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @

Graphics

60Hz, 24bpp

1x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @

60Hz, 24bpp

1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of

4096x2160@24Hz, 24bpp/ 2560x1600@60Hz, 24bpp/

1920x1080@60Hz, 36bpp

1x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of

4096x2160@24Hz, 24bpp/ 3840x2160@60Hz, 24bpp

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Multi-GPU

Supports AMD CrossFire

Technology

Support

Storage Z87M-G43/ H87M-G43

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Intel Z87/ H87 Express Chipset

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6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~6)

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Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10

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Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start

Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology*

B85M-G43

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Intel B85 Express Chipset

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4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

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2x SATA 3Gb/s ports (SATA5, SATA6)

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Supports Intel Smart Connect Technology*

* Supports Intel Core processors on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

USB Intel Z87/ H87/ B85 Express Chipset

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4x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available

through the internal USB connectors)

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10x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available

through the internal USB connectors) (for Z87M-G43/ H87M-

G43)

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8x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available

through the internal USB connectors) (for B85M-G43)

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Audio Realtek

ALC892 Codec

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7.1-Channel High De󰘰nition Audio

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Supports S/PDIF output

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LAN Realtek

RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller

Back Panel

1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port

Connectors

4x USB 2.0 ports

2x USB 3.0 ports

1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector

1x HDMI port

1x VGA port

1x DVI-D port

1x DisplayPort

1x LAN (RJ45) port

6x audio jacks

Internal

1x 24-pin ATX main power connector

Connectors

1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

6x SATA connectors

3x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports) (for

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Z87M-G43/ H87M-G43)

2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) (for

B85M-G43)

1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)

1x 4-pin CPU fan connector

2x 4-pin system fan connectors

1x Clear CMOS jumper

1x Front panel audio connector

2x System panel connectors

1x Chassis Intrusion connector

1x TPM module connector

1x Serial port connector

1x Parallel Port connector

I/O

NUVOTON NCT6779 Controller Chip

Controller

Hardware

CPU/System temperature detection

Monitor

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU/System fan speed control

BIOS

64 Mb 󰘱ash (for Z87M-G43)

Features

128 Mb 󰘱ash (for H87M-G43/ B85M-G43)

UEFI AMI BIOS

ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, DMI 2.0

Multi-language

Special

Military Class 4

Features

OC Genie 4

Click BIOS 4

AMD CrossFire

Sound Blaster Cinema (for Z87M-G43)

Clear CMOS Button

Total Fan Control

Super RAID

Command Center

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Software Drivers

MSI

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Command Center

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Super Charger

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Super RAID

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Live Update 5

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Fast Boot

7-ZIP

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

Norton Internet Security Solution

Trend Micro SafeSync

Sound Blaster Cinema (for Z87M-G43)

Network genie

Small Business Advantage (for H87M-G43/ B85M-G43)

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Form

Micro-ATX Form Factor

Factor

9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

For the latest information about CPU, please visit

http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/

For more information on compatible components, please visit

http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/

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Connectors Quick Guide

DIMM1

CPU Socket

DIMM2

SYSFAN1

JCI1

DIMM3

JPWR2

JBAT1

CPUFAN1

DIMM4

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SYSFAN2

Back

Panel

JPWR1

JUSB4

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

SATA1_2

PCI_E3

SATA3_4

SATA5_6

PCI_E4

JLPT1

JUSB2 (optional)

JUSB1

JFP1

JFP2

JAUD1

JTPM1

JCOM1

JUSB3

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Connectors Reference Guide

Port Name Port Type Page

Back Panel En-7

CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket En-

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CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors En-1

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DIMM1~4 DDR3 Memory Slots En-1

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JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector En-2

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JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper En-2

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JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector En-2

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JCOM1 Serial Port Connector En-2

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JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors En-2

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JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector En-2

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JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors En-1

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JTPM1 TPM Module Connector En-2

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JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors En-2

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JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector En-2

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PCI_E1~4 PCIe Expansion Slots En-1

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SATA1~6 SATA Connectors En-1

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Back Panel Quick Guide

Optical

PS/2 Keyboard/

S/PDIF-Out

Mouse Combo

Port

LAN Port

VGA Port

Line-In

RS-Out

USB 3.0 Port

HDMI

Line-Out

CS-Out

Mic

SS-Out

USB 2.0 Port DisplayPort

DVI-D Port

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port

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A combination of PS/2

mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2

mouse/keyboard.

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USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other

USB 2.0-compatible devices.

USB 3.0 Port

USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer

rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

Important

In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable

is used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.

LAN Port

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).

LED LED Status Description

O󰘯 No link

Link/ Activity LED

Yellow Linked

LINK/ACT

SPEED

LED

LED

Blinking Data activity

O󰘯 10 Mbps connection

Speed LED

Green 100 Mbps connection

Orange 1 Gbps connection

Optical S/PDIF-Out

This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for

digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical 󰘰ber cable.

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HDMI Port

The High-De󰘰nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface

that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV

formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-de󰘰nition video, plus multi-channel

digital audio on a single cable.

DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a

monitor with DisplayPort inputs.

VGA Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

DVI-D Port

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The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD

monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the

monitor’s manual for more information.

Important

This platform supports dual-display and triple-display function.

Extend mode

Clone mode

(Extend the desktop to the second

(Monitors have the same screen)

and third monitor)

HDMI+DisplayPort

HDMI+VGA

HDMI+DVI

DisplayPort+VGA

DisplayPort+DVI

VGA+DVI

HDMI+DisplayPort+VGA

HDMI+DisplayPort+DVI

DisplayPort+VGA+DVI

HDMI+VGA+DVI

Audio Ports

These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the

function of the connector.

Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.

Green- Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.

Pink- Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.

Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Gray- SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU

The surface of the LGA 1150 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to

assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard placement. The golden

triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.

Notch

Notch

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Golden triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Important

Overheating

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.

Replacing the CPU

When replacing the CPU, always turn o󰘯 the system’s power supply and unplug the

power supply’s power cord to ensure the safety of the CPU.

Overclocking

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 speci󰘰cations is not recommend. MSI does not

guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation beyond product

speci󰘰cations.

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CPU & Heatsink Installation

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink

is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps

below to ensure correct CPU and heatsink installation. Wrong installation can damage

both the CPU and the motherboard.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install CPU & heatsink. at the address

below.

http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

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1. Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open position.

2. The load plate will automatically lift up as the load lever is pushed to the fully open

position.

Load lever

Load plate

Retention tab

Important

Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the CPU.

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3. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down,

without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is

properly seated in the socket.

4. Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob. Close and engage the

load lever.

CPU notches

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Alignment Key

Retention knob

5. When you press down the load lever the PnP cap will automatically pop up from

the CPU socket. Do not discard the PnP cap. Always replace the PnP cap if the

CPU is removed from the socket.

6. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the

CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.

PnP cap

Thermal paste

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7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

8. Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan’s cable facing towards the fan

connector and the fasteners matching the holes on the motherboard.

CPU fan connector

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9. Push down the heatsink until the four fasteners get wedged into the holes on

the motherboard. Press the four fasteners down to fasten the heatsink. As each

fastener locks into position a click should be heard.

10. Inspect the motherboard to ensure that the fastener-ends have been properly

locked in place.

11. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

Motherboard

Fastener-end

Important

Con󰘰rm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting

your system.

Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering

the socket with the plastic cap.

If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the

documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on

compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

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Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below.

http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two

data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system

performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel

mode.

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

DIMM4

Important

DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3

standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory modules in

DDR3 DIMM slots.

To ensure system stability, memory modules must be of the same type and density

in Dual-Channel mode.

Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 31+ GB of memory

(not full 32 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed.

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Mounting Screw Holes

When installing the motherboard, 󰘰rst install the necessary mounting stands required

for an motherboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an

I/O back plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O

backplate that came with the motherboard package. The I/O backplate should snap

easily into the computer case without the need for any screws. Align the mounting

plate’s mounting stands with the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the

motherboard with the screws provided with your computer case. The locations of the

screw holes on the motherboard are shown below. For more information, please refer

to the manual that came with the computer case.

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The I/O ports should be facing

toward the rear of the computer

case. They should line up with the

holes on the I/O backplate.

Important

Install the motherboard on a 󰘱at surface free from unnecessary debris.

To prevent damage to the motherboard, any contact between the motherboard

circuitry and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.

Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the motherboard or

within the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the motherboard.

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Power Supply

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors.

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX

power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and 󰘰rmly press the

cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be

hooked on the motherboard’s power connector.

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Important

Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power

supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

Expansion Slots

This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete

graphics or audio cards.

PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot

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PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot

PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn o󰘯 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.

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Video/ Graphics Cards

If available, this motherboard takes advantage of the CPU’s integrate graphics

processor, but discrete video cards can be installed by way of the motherboard’s

expansion slots. Adding on one or more discrete video cards will signi󰘰cantly boost

the system’s graphics performance. For best compatibility, MSI graphics cards are

recommended.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to install a graphics card on PCIe x16 slot

with butter󰘱y lock.

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

Single Video Card Installation

1.

Determine what type of expansion slot(s) the video card will use. Locate the

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expansion slot(s) on the motherboard. Remove any protective expansion slot

covers from the computer case.

2.

Line up the video card on top of the expansion slot(s) with the display ports facing

out of the computer case. For a single video card installation, using the PCI_E1

slot is recommended.

3.

Push the video card into its expansion slot(s). Depending on the expansion slot(s)

used, there should be clip(s) on the expansion slot(s) that will lock in place.

4.

If needed, screw the edge of the graphics card to the computer case. Some video

cards might require a power cable directly from the power supply.

5.

Please consult your video card’s manual for further instructions regarding driver

installation or other special settings.

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Internal Connectors

SATA1~6: SATA Connectors

This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to

one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD),

and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to Install SATA HDD.

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

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SATA2

SATA1

SATA4

SATA3

SATA6

SATA5

For Z87M-G43/ H87M-G43

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- SATA1~6 (6Gb/s, by Intel

Z87/ H87)

For B85M-G43

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- SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 (6Gb/s, by Intel

B85)

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- SATA5, SATA6 (3Gb/s, by Intel

B85)

Important

Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices

include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD / DVD /

Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.

Many computer cases also require that large SATA devices, such as HDDs, SSDs,

and optical drives, be screwed down into the case. Refer to the manual that came

with your computer case or your SATA device for further installation instructions.

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 󰘱at connector be connected to the motherboard for space

saving purposes.

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CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors

The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the motherboard

has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed

fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to

connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the motherboard and

will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into

any available system fan connector.

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Please refer to your processor’s o󰘲cial website or consult your vendor to 󰘰nd

recommended CPU heatsink.

These connectors support Smart Fan Control with liner mode. The Command

Center utility can be installed to automatically control the fan speeds according to

the CPU’s and system’s temperature.

If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans,

adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.

Before 󰘰rst boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 connector

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is compliant with the Intel

Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. When

installing the front panel connectors, please use the optional M-Connector to simplify

installation. Plug all the wires from the computer case into the M-Connector and then

plug the M-Connector into the motherboard.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to Install front panel connectors.

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

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On the connectors coming from the case, pins marked by small triangles are

positive wires. Please use the diagrams above and the writing on the optional M-

Connectors to determine correct connector orientation and placement.

The majority of the computer case’s front panel connectors will primarily be plugged

into JFP1.

JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors

This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB

HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others.

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The JUSB2 connector is optional.

The JUSB1 (red mark) connector supports MSI’s new SuperCharger technology

which provides quicker USB charging of your cellular phone or other USB-powered

devices. To enable this feature, please install the MSI SuperCharger application

on your computer. When the SuperCharger application is turned on, the JUSB1

connector will convert data channels to extra power channels to quickly charge your

connected device. Please note that when the SuperCharger application is turned on,

data transmission and synchronization over the JUSB1 connector will not function. To

enable the JUSB1 connector to function as a normal USB 2.0 connector, please turn

o󰘯 the SuperCharger application. When the computer is in stand-by or hibernation

mode (S3/ S4/ S5) SuperCharger mode will automatically be enabled.

Important

Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible

damage.

Please only connect one device per USB port to ensure stable charging.

SuperCharger Technology is only available on select MSI motherboard models.

Please refer to the MSI website to check if your motherboard has SuperCharger

technology.

For iPad, JUSB1 (red mark) can still charge iPad in S3, S4, S5 state.

We recommend that don’t disconnect the device when you charge it in S1 state.

JUSB4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connector

The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data

transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).

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Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible

damage.

To use a USB 3.0 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.0 port through

an optional USB 3.0 compliant cable.

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector

This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer

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This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM

security platform manual for more details and usages.

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This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16

bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

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JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector

This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port

is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended

Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is

opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this

intrusion and a warning message will 󰘱ash on screen. To clear the warning, you must

enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

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Jumpers

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper

There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the

motherboard to save system con󰘰guration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can

automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you

want to clear the system con󰘰guration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.

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Keep Data Clear Data

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Important

You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is o󰘯.

Afterwards, open the jumper . Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on

because it will damage the motherboard.

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Drivers and Utilities

After you install the operating system you will need to install drivers to maximize the

performance of the new computer you just built. MSI motherboard comes with a Driver

Disc. Drivers allow the computer to utilize your motherboard more e󰘲ciently and take

advantage of any special features we provide.

You can protect your computer from viruses by installing the bundled security

program. The bundle also includes a variety of powerful and creative utilities.

Total Installer

Total Installer is very easy to use and does a great job of 󰘰nding necessary drivers.

Please follow the steps below to install drivers and utilities for your new computer.

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1.

Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The setup screen will automatically

appear if autorun is enabled in OS.

2.

Click Total Installer. A popup dialogue will appear listing all necessary drivers.

Click here

3.

Select all checkbox on driver listing dialog.

4.

Click Install button.

5.

The software installation will then be in progress, after it has 󰘰nished it will prompt

you to restart.

6.

Click OK button to 󰘰nish.

7.

Restart your computer.

You can also use the same method to install the utilities.

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BIOS Setup

CLICK BIOS is developed by MSI that provides a graphical user interface for setting

parameters of BIOS by using the mouse and the keybord.

With the CLICK BIOS, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature,

select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name,

DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS version. Users can import and export

parameters data for backup or sharing with friends.

Entering BIOS Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start the Power On Self Test (POST)

process. When the message below appears on the screen, please <DEL> key to enter

BIOS:

Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu

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If the message disappears before you respond and you still need to enter BIOS,

restart the system by turning the computer OFF then back ON or pressing the RESET

button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and

<Delete> keys.

MSI additionally provides two methods to enter the BIOS setup. You can click the

“GO2BIOS” tab on “MSI Fast Boot” utility screen or press the physical “GO2BIOS"

button (optional) on the motherboard to enable the system going to BIOS setup

directly at next boot.

Click "GO2BIOS" tab on

"MSI Fast Boot" utility

screen.

Important

Please be sure to install the “MSI Fast Boot” utility before using it to enter the BIOS

setup.

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous

update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly

di󰘯erent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

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Overview

After entering BIOS, the following screen is displayed.

Temperature monitor

Language

System

Model

information

name

Virtual OC

Genie Button

Boot device

priority bar

BIOS menu

selection

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BIOS menu

selection

Menu display

Temperature monitor

Shows the temperatures of the processor and the motherboard.

Language

Allows you to select the language of the BIOS setup.

System information

Shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM capacity

and the BIOS version.

BIOS menu selection

The following options are available:

SETTINGS - Uses this menu to specify the parameters for chipset and boot

devices.

OC - This menu contains the frequency and voltage adjustments. Increasing

the frequency can get better performance, however high frequency and heat

can cause instability, we do not recommend general users to overclock.

M-FLASH - This menu provides the way to update BIOS with a USB 󰘱ash

disk.

OC PROFILE -This menu is used to set various overclocking pro󰘰les.

HARDWARE MONITOR - This menu is used to set the speeds of fans and

monitor voltages of system.

BOARD EXPLORER - It will provide the information of the installed devices on

the motherboard.

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Boot device priority bar

You can move the device icons to change the boot priority.

High priority Low priority

Menu display

This area provides BIOS settings and information to be con󰘰gured.

Virtual OC Genie Button

Enables or disables the OC Genie function by clicking on this button. When enabled,

this button will be light. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock with

MSI optimized overclocking pro󰘰le.

Model Name

Shows the model name of motherboard.

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General Help

Sub-Menu Scroll bar

Sub-menu

If you 󰘰nd a point symbol to the left of certain items, that means a sub-menu can be

launched for additional options. You can use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the

item and press <Enter> or double-click the left mouse button to enter the sub-menu.

Scroll bar

Slide the scroll bar or use the arrow keys to display the other items that are available

on the "menu display" area.

General Help

The General Help displays a brief description to assist you in grasping the selected

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Operation

You can control BIOS settings with the mouse and the keyboard. The following table

lists and describes the hot keys and the mouse operations.

Hot key Mouse Description

<↑↓→← >

Select Item

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Move the cursor

<Enter>

Select Icon/ Field

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Click/ Double-click

the left button

<Esc>

Jump to the Exit menu or return to the previous

from a submenu

Click the right button

<+> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1> General Help

<F4> CPU Speci󰘰cations

<F5> Enter Memory-Z

<F6> Load optimized defaults

<F8> OC Pro󰘰le Load From USB

<F9> OC Pro󰘰le Save to USB

<F10> Save Change and Reset

<F12> Save a screenshot to a FAT/FAT32 USB drive

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OC Menu

This menu is for advanced users who want to overclock the mainboard.

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Important

Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.

Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your warranty or

severely damage your hardware.

If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie for easy

overclocking.

Current CPU/ DRAM/ Ring Frequency

These items show the current frequencies of installed CPU, Memory and Ring. Read-

only.

CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]

Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please

note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears

when the installed processor supports this function.

Current CPU Base Clock Strap (for Z87M-G43)

Shows the current CPU Base Clock Strap. Read only. This item can only be changed

if the processor supports this function.

Adjust CPU Base Clock Strap [Auto]

Sets the CPU Base Clock Strap. You may overclock the CPU Base Clock by adjusting

this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed.

This item can only be changed if the processor supports this function. If set to "Auto",

BIOS will con󰘰gure this setting automatically. [Options: Auto, 1.00, 1.25, 1.67]

CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]

Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

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[Next Boot] CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock after reboot.

[Immediate] CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.

CPU Ratio Mode [Auto]

Selects the CPU Ratio operating mode.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Fixed Mode] Fixes the CPU ratio.

[Dynamic Mode] CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU

loading.

Adjust 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.

Adjusted CPU Frequency

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Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.

EIST [Enabled]

®

Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep Technology.

Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]

®

Enables or disables the Intel

Turbo Boost. This item appears when the installed CPU

supports this function.

[Enabled] Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above

rated speci󰘰cations when system request the highest performance

state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Enhanced Turbo [Auto]

Enables or disables Enhanced Turbo function for all CPU cores to boost CPU

performance.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] All CPU cores would be increased to maximum turbo ratio.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

OC Genie Switch [Gear1]

Selects a kind of overclocking pro󰘰les for OC Genie Function. This item appears when

"OC Genie Function Control" sets to [By BIOS Options].

[Gear1] Enables Gear1 overclocking pro󰘰le for overclocking.

[Gear2] Enables Gear2 overclocking pro󰘰le for extreme overclocking.

Important

We recommend that you do not to make any modi󰘰cation in OC menu and do not to

load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function.

Updating BIOS or clearing CMOS is not allowed in OC Genie mode, and it may

cause OC Genie function fail or other e󰘯ect.

Adjust Ring Ratio [Auto]

Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

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Adjusted Ring Frequency

Shows the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.

Adjust GT Ratio [Auto]

Sets the integrated graphics ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed

CPU.

Adjusted GT Frequency

Shows the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.

DRAM Reference Clock [Auto]

Sets the DRAM reference clock. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU.

This item appears when a CPU that supports this adjustment is installed.

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.

Extreme Memory Pro󰘰le (X.M.P) [Disabled]

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X.M.P. (Extreme Memory Pro󰘰le) is the overclocking technology by memory module.

This item will be available when you install the memory modules that support X.M.P.

technology.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Pro󰘰le 1] Uses pro󰘰le1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.

[Pro󰘰le 2] Uses pro󰘰le2 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.

DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

Selects the memory timing mode.

[Auto] DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence

Detect) of installed memory modules.

[Link] Allows user to con󰘰gure the DRAM timing manually for all memory

channel.

[UnLink] Allows user to con󰘰gure the DRAM timing manually for respective

memory channel.

Advanced DRAM Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will be activated after setting

[Link] or [Unlink] in “DRAM Timing Mode”. User can set the memory timing for each

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/ button section to clear the CMOS data,

and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)

DRAM Training Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Enables or disables the various training ways of

DRAM. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing these items

in this sub-menu. 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 load the default settings.)

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Memory Fast Boot [Auto]

Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Memory will completely imitate the archive of 󰘰rst initiation and 󰘰rst

training. After that, the memory will not be initialed and trained when

booting to accelerate the system booting time.

[Disabled] The memory will be initialed and trained every booting.

SVID Communication [Auto]

Enables or disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identi󰘰cation) support.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] PWM phase will be changed dynamically according to the CPU SVID

(Serial Voltage Identi󰘰cation).

[Disabled] Disables SVID (Serial Voltage Identi󰘰cation) support.

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VCCIN Voltage [Auto]

Sets the CPU input voltage. The CPU input voltage is the CPU power source that is

shared with components of the CPU.

Current VCCIN Voltage

Shows current CPU VCCIN voltage. Read-only.

CPU Core Voltage Mode/ CPU Ring Voltage Mode/ CPU GT Voltage Mode [Auto]

Selects the control modes for these voltages.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Adaptive Mode] Sets adaptive voltages automatically for optimizing the system

performance.

[Override Mode] Allows you to set these voltages manually.

CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage/ CPU GT Voltage [Auto]

Sets these voltages. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you

can set it manually.

CPU Core Voltage O󰘯set Mode/ CPU Ring Voltage O󰘯set Mode/ CPU GT Voltage

O󰘯set Mode/ CPU SA Voltage O󰘯set Mode/ CPU IO Analog Voltage O󰘯set Mode/

CPU IO Digital Voltage O󰘯set Mode [Auto]

Selects the voltage o󰘯set modes.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[+] Allows you to set the positive o󰘯set voltage.

[-] Allows you to set the negative o󰘯set voltage.

CPU Core Voltage O󰘯set/ CPU Ring Voltage O󰘯set/ CPU GT Voltage O󰘯set/ CPU

SA Voltage O󰘯set/ CPU IO Analog Voltage O󰘯set/ CPU IO Digital Voltage O󰘯set

[Auto]

Set the o󰘯set values for these voltages.

Current CPU Core Voltage/ Current CPU Ring Voltage/ Current CPU GT Voltage/

Current CPU SA Voltage/ Current CPU IO Digital Voltage

Show the current voltages. Read-only.

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Internal VR OVP OCP Protection [Auto]

Enables or disables the over-voltage protection and over-current protection for CPU

internal VR (Voltage Regulator).

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Sets the voltage limit on the CPU internal VR for over-voltage protection

and over-current protection.

[Disabled] Disables this function for overclocking.

Internal VR E󰘲ciency Management [Auto]

Enables or disables the CPU internal VR e󰘲ciency management.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Enables the VR e󰘯ciency management for power-saving control.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Sets the memory voltage. If set to "Auto", BIOS will set memory voltage automatically

or you can set it manually.

Current DRAM Voltage

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Shows current memory voltage. Read only.

CPU Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]

Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the

CPU or memory has been replaced.

[Enabled] The system will issue a warning message during boot and than needs

to load the default settings for new devices.

[Disabled] Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.

Spread Spectrum

This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by modulating

clock generator pulses.

[Enabled] Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI

(Electromagnetic Interference) problem.

[Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock.

Important

If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal

system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of

Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.

The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and

the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value,

please consult your local EMI regulation.

Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a

slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause

your overclocked processor to lock up.

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CPU Speci󰘰cations

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.

CPU Technology Support

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features

does the installed CPU support. Read only.

MEMORY-Z

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].

DIMM1~4 Memory SPD

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Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of

installed memory. Read only.

CPU Features

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates

and reduces end-user response times. Intel Hyper-Threading technology treats

the multi cores inside the processor as multi logical processors that can execute

instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly

improved.

[Enable] Enables Intel Hyper-Threading technology.

[Disabled] Disables this item if the system does not support HT function.

Active Processor Cores [All]

This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Enables or disables the extended CPUID value.

[Enabled] BIOS will limit 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 functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious

“bu󰘯er over󰘱ow” attacks where worms attempt to execute code to damage the

system. It is recommended that keeps this item enabled always.

[Enabled] Enables NO-Execution protection to prevent the malicious attacks

and worms.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Intel Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.

[Enabled] Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to run

multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system

can function as multiple systems virtually.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher (MLC Streamer prefetcher).

[Enabled] Allows the hardware prefetcher to automatically pre-fetch data

and instructions into L2 cache from memory for tuning the CPU

performance.

[Disabled] Disables the hardware prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU hardware prefetcher (MLC Spatial prefetcher).

[Enabled] Enables adjacent cache line prefetching for reducing the cache

latency time and tuning the performance to the speci󰘰c application.

[Disabled] Enables the requested cache line only.

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.

[Enabled] Enables Intel AES support.

[Disabled] Disables Intel AES support.

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Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Intel adaptive thermal monitor function to protect the CPU

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 [Auto]

C-state is a processor power management technology de󰘰ned by ACPI.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[Enabled] Detects the idle state of system and reduce CPU power consumption

accordingly.

[Disabled] Disable this function.

C1E Support [Disabled]

Enables or disables the C1E function for power-saving in halt state. This item

appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.

[Enabled] Enables C1E function to reduce the CPU frequency and voltage for

power-saving in halt state.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Package C State limit [Auto]

This item allows you to select a CPU C-state mode for power-saving when system

is idle. This item appears when "Intel C-State" is enabled.

[Auto] This setting will be con󰘰gured automatically by BIOS.

[C0~C7s] The power-saving level from high to low is C7s, C7, C6, C3, C2,

then C0.

[No limit] No C-state limit for CPU.

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LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]

Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny feature with iRST for SSD. This item appears

when a installed CPU supports this function and "Intel C-State" is enabled.

[Enabled] Enhance the dynamic IO load adjusted performance for accelerating

the SSD speed.

[Disabled] Disables this feature.

Note: The following items will appear when "Intel Turbo Boost " is enabled.

Long Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.

Long Duration Maintained (s) [Auto]

Sets the maintaining time for "Long duration power Limit(W)".

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Short Duration Power Limit (W) [Auto]

Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.

CPU Current limit (A) [Auto]

Sets maximum current limit of CPU package in Turbo Boost mode. When the

current is over the speci󰘰ed limit value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core

frequency for reducing the current.

1/2/3/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

These items only appear when a CPU that support this function is installed. These

items allow you to set the CPU ratios for di󰘯erent number of active cores in turbo

boost mode. These items appear when the installed processor supports this

function.

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