Page 2 - Preface; Copyright Notice
ii Preface Preface Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we res...
Page 3 - Smartphone Application
Preface iii Preface Smartphone Application MSI + is a smart web gadget that works as a shopping navigator and provides specs comparison for IT buyers. With a simple tap of the smartphone, you'll efficiently locate your ideal products from a wide variety of choices and, if product details are require...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions
iv Preface Preface Safety Instructions ■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. ■ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ■ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ■ The openings on the enclosure are for air convecti...
Page 5 - CE Conformity
Preface v Preface CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive. FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and...
Page 6 - Radiation Exposure Statement; European Community Compliance Statement
vi Preface Preface Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its...
Page 7 - Battery Information
Preface vii Preface California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Taiwan: For better environmental protection...
Page 8 - WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement; ENGLISH; DEUTSCH; FRANÇAIS; РУССКИЙ
viii Preface Preface WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes e...
Page 9 - ESPAÑOL; SRPSKI; POLSKI
Preface ix Preface ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y ...
Page 10 - TÜRKÇE; ČESKY; MAGYAR; ITALIANO
x Preface Preface TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atı...
Page 11 - CONTENTS
Preface xi Preface ▍ CONTENTS Preface ............................................................................................................ i Copyright Notice .......................................................................................................iiTrademarks .....................
Page 12 - Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
xii Preface Preface CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Power Connectors ........................................ 1-21JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-22JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-23 JUSB3: ...
Page 15 - Chapter 1; Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the H97M ECO/ B85M ECO Series (MS-7817 v5.X) Micro-ATX motherboard. The H97M ECO/ B85M ECO Series motherboards are based on Intel ® H97/ B85 chipset for maximum power saving. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® LGA1150 processor, the H97M ECO/ B85M E...
Page 16 - Packing Contents
Chapter 1 1-2 Getting Started Packing Contents * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.* The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.* If you need to purchase the optional accessories or request part numbers, please visit the MSI website at http://w...
Page 17 - Assembly Precautions; Important
Chapter 1 1-3 Getting Started Assembly Precautions ■ The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■ Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from t...
Page 21 - Connectors Quick Guide
Chapter 1 1-7 Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide CPUFAN1 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI1 JPWR1 SATA1 SATA5_6 JPWR2 CPU Socket Back Panel JUSB3 JTPM1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 ECO_SW1 JCI1 JFP1 JFP2 JUSB1 JUSB2 SYSFAN2 SYSFAN1 JBAT1 JLPT1 JCOM1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 JAUD1
Page 22 - Connectors Reference Guide
Chapter 1 1-8 Getting Started Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel 1-9 CPU LGA1150 CPU Socket 1-11 CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2 Fan Power Connectors 1-21 DIMM1~4 Memory Slots 1-15 ECO_SW1 ECO Button 1-26 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-24 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-26 JCI1 Chassis ...
Page 23 - Back Panel Quick Guide
Chapter 1 1-9 Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide ▶ PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Port PS/2 ® mouse/ keyboard DIN connector for PS/2 ® mouse/ keyboard. ▶ 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...
Page 26 - CPU & Heatsink Installation; Video Demonstration
Chapter 1 1-12 Getting Started 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 installatio...
Page 29 - Memory; Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
Chapter 1 1-15 Getting Started Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memories. http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ Dual-Channel mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can tran...
Page 30 - Mounting Screw Holes
Chapter 1 1-16 Getting Started Mounting Screw Holes When installing the motherboard, first 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 bac...
Page 31 - Power Supply
Chapter 1 1-17 Getting Started 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 suppl...
Page 32 - Expansion Slots
Chapter 1 1-18 Getting Started Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot PCI1: PCI Slot The PCI sl...
Page 33 - Video/ Graphics Cards
Chapter 1 1-19 Getting Started 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 significantly boost th...
Page 34 - Internal Connectors
Chapter 1 1-20 Getting Started 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 ...
Page 38 - JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector; JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
Chapter 1 1-24 Getting Started JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel ® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 1 .M I C L 3 .M I C R 1 0. H e a d P h o ne D e t ec t i...
Page 39 - JTPM1: TPM Module Connector; JCOM1: Serial Port Connector; JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
Chapter 1 1-25 Getting Started JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 1 0. N o Pin 1 4. G ro u nd 8 .5 V P o w e r 1 2. G ro u nd 6 .S e ria l IR Q 4 .3 . 3V P o w e r 2 .3 ...
Page 40 - JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
Chapter 1 1-26 Getting Started Jumper & Button JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time i...
Page 41 - Drivers and Utilities; Driver/ Utilities Installation
Chapter 1 1-27 Getting Started 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 efficient...
Page 43 - Chapter 2; Quick Installation
Chapter 2 Quick Installation This chapter provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning th...
Page 44 - CPU Installation
Chapter 2 2-2 Quick Installation CPU Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
Page 46 - Memory Installation
Chapter 2 2-4 Quick Installation Memory Installation 1 2 3 http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ
Page 47 - Motherboard Installation
Chapter 2 2-5 Quick Installation Motherboard Installation 1 2
Page 49 - Power Connectors Installation; or
Chapter 2 2-7 Quick Installation Power Connectors Installation E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 or 1 2 http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
Page 51 - SATA HDD Installation
Chapter 2 2-9 Quick Installation SATA HDD Installation 1 2 http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4...
Page 52 - M.2 module Installation
Chapter 2 2-10 Quick Installation M.2 module Installation 1 2 3 4.2 cm 6 cm 8 cm
Page 53 - Front Panel Connector Installation; JFP1 Connector Installation
Chapter 2 2-11 Quick Installation E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I ...
Page 54 - Peripheral Connector Installation
Chapter 2 2-12 Quick Installation E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 U S B E 6 8 8 M S I M C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M S IM C 4 E 6 8 8 M ...
Page 55 - Graphics Card Installation
Chapter 2 2-13 Quick Installation Graphics Card Installation http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 2
Page 57 - Chapter 3; BIOS Setup
Important • The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only. • The pictures in this chpater are for reference only a...
Page 63 - Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH
Chapter 3 3-6 BOIS Setup 3-7 BIOS Setup Updating BIOS Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH ▶ Before updating Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash disk. Important Only the FAT32/ NTFS format USB flash disk ...
Page 64 - System Status
Chapter 3 3-8 BOIS Setup 3-9 BIOS Setup SETTINGS System Status ▶ System Date Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements. The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>. <day> Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. <month>...
Page 65 - Advanced
Chapter 3 3-8 BOIS Setup 3-9 BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ▶ PEGX - Gen X [Auto] Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. [Auto] Enables all PCIe Gen1, Gen...
Page 72 - Boot; Security
Chapter 3 3-16 BOIS Setup 3-17 BIOS Setup Boot Sets the sequence of system boot devices. ▶ Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST. [Enabled] The OS boots straight to the GUI without showing the POST screen. [Disabled] Shows the POST mess...
Page 81 - Appendix A; ECO Center Pro
Appendix A ECO Center Pro ECO Center Pro is an motherboard components power control utility that reduces power consumption for maximum energy savings. After installing and activating ECO Center Pro, you will see ECO power, Power management and Hardware monitor tabs.
Page 82 - Mode Selection
A-2 ECO Center Pro Appendix A Requirement ECO Center Pro supports following OS: ■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit, Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit and Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit ECO Power Tab ECO power tab allows you to turn on/ off power of components on the motherboard. Power Toggle Mode Selection System Information ...
Page 83 - Power Management Tab
A-3 ECO Center Pro Appendix A Power Toggle Select the checkbox to turn power ON/OFF for individual components. A lightning symbol will imply the selected component is turned power ON. Default Button Reset the values to the default setting. Apply Button After selecting checkboxes on Power Toggle, you...
Page 84 - Fan Selection; Control Mode Selection
A-4 ECO Center Pro Appendix A Hardware Monitor Tab The Hardware monitor tab shows voltage, temperature and fan speed status. You can also control fan speed on this tab. Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the “Smart Mode” and “Manual Mod...
Page 85 - Appendix B
Appendix B Intel RAID (optional) This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms
Page 86 - Introduction
Appendix B B-2 Intel RAID Introduction The motherboard comes with the Intel RAID controller that allows you to configure SATA hard drives as RAID sets. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and impr...
Page 87 - Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
Appendix B B-3 Intel RAID 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 supported Intel chipset. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and pro...
Page 94 - Degraded RAID Array
Appendix B B-10 Intel RAID Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To re-es...
Page 99 - Appendix C; Intel SBA
Appendix C Intel SBA Intel ® Small Business Advantage (Intel ® SBA) provides an out-of-the-box hardware-based security and productivity suite designed for the small business user. Intel SBA includes a customizable user interface and several bundled Intel applications.
Page 100 - Prerequisites
Appendix C C-2 Intel SBA Prerequisites ■ Supported Operating Systems Intel SBA supports following OS: ■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit ■ Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit ■ Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit ■ Required User Permissions You must run the installer and the customization wizard with a user that has local administra...
Page 101 - Installing Intel SBA; Software panel overview
Appendix C C-3 Intel SBA Installing Intel SBA This procedure describes how to install Intel SBA. ■ To install Intel SBA: 1. Logon to the computer with a user that has administrator privileges.2. Insert MSI Driver Disc into the optical drive. The installer will automatically appear if autorun is enab...
Page 102 - Password settings; Help Button
Appendix C C-4 Intel SBA Password settings By default, the system is in an unconfigured state. Before the hardware capabilities can be used by Intel SBA software, the system must be configured. This is done in the Settings > Password Settings tab in the main menu of the GUI. Fill out the form to ...