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 at...
Page 11 - India RoHS; Україна обмеження на наявність небезпечних речовин
Preface xi Preface 日本JIS C 0950材質宣言 日本工業規格JIS C 0950により、2006年7月1日以降に販売される特定分野の電気お よび電子機器について、製造者による含有物質の表示が義務付けられます。 http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.html India RoHS This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule...
Page 14 - Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Memory Installation .............................................................................................. 2-4Motherboard Installation ....................................................................................... 2-5Power Connectors Installation .......................................
Page 15 - Chapter 1; Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the X99A MPOWER Series (MS-7885 v4.X) ATX motherboard. The X99A MPOWER Series motherboards are based on Intel ® X99 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel ® LGA2011-3 processor, the X99A MPOWER Series motherboards de...
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. SATA Cable SLI Cable M-Connector Software & Application User Guide Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard Use...
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 18 - Motherboard Specifications
Chapter 1 1-4 Getting Started Motherboard Specifications CPU Support ■ Supports New Intel ® Core™ i7 Processors Extreme Edition for LGA 2011-3 Socket Chipset ■ Intel ® X99 Express Chipset Memory Support ■ 8x DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 128GB ■ Supports DDR4 2133/ 2200(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC)/...
Page 21 - Block Diagram
Chapter 1 1-7 Getting Started Block Diagram LPC Bus 2 x USB 3.1 4 Channel DDR4 Memory 6 x USB 3.0 1 x SATA Express 1 x M.2 10 x SATA 6Gb/s 6 x USB 2.0 PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard Intel I210 DMI 2.0 X99 PCH Haswell-E Processor LGA2011-3 CPU S/PDIF-Out Line-In...
Page 22 - Connectors Quick Guide
Chapter 1 1-8 Getting Started Connectors Quick Guide CPUFAN1 CPUFAN2 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 PCI_E3 PCI_E4 PCI_E5 PCI_E6 SATA1_2 SATA3_4 SATA7_8 SATA9_10 JBAT1 JCI1 JPWR3 Back Panel JPWR2 DIMM1 DIMM8 DIMM2 DIMM7 DIMM3 DIMM6 DIMM4 DIMM5 JPWR1 JUSB1 M2_1 JUSB2 JTPM1 SLOW_1 JSLOW1 OC_SW1 OC1 POWER1 RESET1 FASTB1...
Page 23 - Connectors Reference Guide
Chapter 1 1-9 Getting Started Connectors Reference Guide Port Name Port Type Page Back Panel 1-10 BIOS1 Multi-BIOS Switch 1-34 CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors 1-28 FASTB1 GO2BIOS Button 1-32 JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-29 JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper 1-33 JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector...
Page 24 - Back Panel Quick Guide
Chapter 1 1-10 Getting Started Back Panel Quick Guide ▶ PS/2 Port A PS/2 ® DIN connector is for a PS/2 ® mouse/keyboard. ▶ Clear CMOS Button There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system configuration data. Using CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot...
Page 27 - CPU & Heatsink Installation; Video Demonstration
Chapter 1 1-13 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 30 - Memory
Chapter 1 1-16 Getting Started Memory These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. DIMM1DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM8DIMM7DIMM6DIMM5 Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install memory. http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs Up to Quad-Channel mode This mainboard supports up to four memory...
Page 31 - Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule
Chapter 1 1-17 Getting Started Suggestions for Multi-Channel mode population rule Dual-Channel mode Installed DIMMs (2 memory modules) Diagram DIMM1, DIMM5 DIMM1DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM8DIMM7DIMM6DIMM5 Triple-Channel mode Installed DIMMs (3 memory modules) Diagram DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM5 DIMM1DIMM2 DIMM3 ...
Page 33 - Mounting Screw Holes
Chapter 1 1-19 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 34 - Power Supply
Chapter 1 1-20 Getting Started Power Supply Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to install power supply connectors. http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4 JPWR1~3: ATX Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. To connect the ATX power supply, align the power suppl...
Page 35 - Expansion Slots; PCIe Bandwidth Table
Chapter 1 1-21 Getting Started Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot PCIe Bandwidth Table ■ 3....
Page 36 - Video/ Graphics Cards
Chapter 1 1-22 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 37 - Internal Connectors
Chapter 1 1-23 Getting Started Internal Connectors SATA1~10: 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 43 - JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector; JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
Chapter 1 1-29 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 44 - Buttons; OC1: OC Genie Button
Chapter 1 1-30 Getting Started Buttons The motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functions. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s functions through the use of these on-board buttons. OC1: OC Genie Button This button is used to automatically overclock the s...
Page 46 - FASTB1: GO2BIOS Button
Chapter 1 1-32 Getting Started FASTB1: GO2BIOS Button If you enable the "MSI Fast Boot" feature in BIOS, the keyboard will be unavaiable and entering BIOS Setup by pressing DEL will not function. Therefore, you can press this button to enter BIOS Setup after reboot.
Page 47 - Jumpers; JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
Chapter 1 1-33 Getting Started Jumpers 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 it is turned ...
Page 48 - Switch; BIOS recovery with AFUDOS command
Chapter 1 1-34 Getting Started Switch BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default BIOS ROM is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sliding the switch. A B Blue LED Green LED BIOS recovery with AFUDOS command When BIOS upd...
Page 50 - LED Status Indicators; LED Status Table
Chapter 1 1-36 Getting Started LED Status Indicators BIOS A LED OC Switch Gear 1 LED Debug LED BIOS B LED MSI LED Thermal Warning LED OC Switch Gear 2 LED LED Status Table The following table describes the status of LED indicators. LED LED Status Description OC Switch Gear 1 Blue Gear 1 OC Genie mod...
Page 51 - Debug Code LED Table
Chapter 1 1-37 Getting Started Debug Code LED Table Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug Code LED message. Post Status 02,07 Power on CPU Initialization 03,08 Power on North Bridge Initialization 04,09 Power on South Bridge Initialization 0B Power on Cache Initiali...
Page 52 - Drivers and Utilities; Driver/ Utilities Installation
Chapter 1 1-38 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 53 - 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 54 - CPU Installation
Chapter 2 2-2 Quick Installation CPU Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 http://youtu.be/WPhyn2C5mgs
Page 56 - Memory Installation
Chapter 2 2-4 Quick Installation 1 2 3 Memory Installation http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
Page 57 - Motherboard Installation
Chapter 2 2-5 Quick Installation Motherboard Installation 1 2
Page 59 - Power Connectors Installation
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 1 http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
Page 60 - or
Chapter 2 2-8 Quick 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 or 2
Page 61 - 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 62 - M.2 module Installation
Chapter 2 2-10 Quick Installation 30° M.2 module Installation 1 2 3 http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Page 63 - 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 64 - 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 65 - Graphics Card Installation
Chapter 2 2-13 Quick Installation Graphics Card Installation http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A 1 2
Page 67 - 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 68 - Entering Setup; Entering BIOS Setup
Chapter 3 3-2 BIOS Setup 3-3 BIOS Setup Entering Setup The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ■ You...
Page 73 - Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH
Chapter 3 3-6 BIOS 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 74 - System Status
Chapter 3 3-8 BIOS 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 79 - Boot
Chapter 3 3-12 BIOS Setup 3-13 BIOS Setup ▶ Resume By Onboard LAN [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. ▶ Re...
Page 80 - Security
Chapter 3 3-14 BIOS Setup 3-15 BIOS Setup ▶ FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot. ▶ Boot Option #1~N These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices. Security ▶ Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. Enters the administrator ...
Page 94 - OC PROFILE
Chapter 3 3-28 BIOS Setup 3-29 BIOS Setup OC PROFILE ▶ Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press <Enter> to enter the sub- menu. ▶ Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Names the current overclocking profile. ▶ Save Overclocking ...
Page 97 - Appendix A; Realtek Audio
Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.
Page 98 - Software panel overview
Appendix A A-2 Realtek Audio Software Configuration After installing the audio driver (see Chapter 1 - Driver and Utilities), the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the notification area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI will pop up accordingly. doubl...
Page 99 - Auto popup dialog
Appendix A A-3 Realtek Audio ▶ Device Selection Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check” sign indicates the devices as default. ▶ Volume Adjustment You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you plugged in front or rear ...
Page 101 - Appendix B; Intel RAID
Appendix B Intel RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality and accelerating system on platforms
Page 102 - 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 103 - 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 110 - 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...
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