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CPU VRM Over Temperature Shutdown [Enabled]
Sets the system whether be powered off or not when the CPU VRM temperature over the limitation temperature of CPU VRM protection. 
[Enabled]  The system will be off when over the specified temperature. 
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
Digital Compensation Level [Auto]     
Sets the current compensation level for CPU PWM when the MOS phases are changed. If set to "Auto",  BIOS will configure this setting automatically. Higher compensation level provides more overclocking ability.
Imon Overwrite [Auto]        
Sets the Imon current for CPU.
[Auto]  This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Quarter]  Sets the Imon current into quarter.
[Half]  Sets the Imon current into half.
[Disabled]  Sets the default values for Imon current. 
Transient Boost [Disabled]     
Enables or disables the transient boost. 
[Enabled]  Enables this function may lead into a stable system under heavy 
loading. 
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
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.
CPU Core Voltage/ CPU Ring Voltage/ CPU GT Voltage [Auto] 
Sets the CPU Core/ Ring/ GT voltages. If set to "Auto",  BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. 
CPU SA Voltage/ CPU IOA Voltage/ CPU IOD Voltage [Auto] 
Sets the CPU SA/ IOA (IO Analog)/ IOD (IO Digital) voltages. If set to "Auto",  BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually. 
XXX Voltage [Auto] (optional)*
Sets the voltages related to memory/ PCH. If set to "Auto",  BIOS will set the voltage automatically or you can set it manually.
< Other Setting >
CPU Specifications
Press  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  to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows what the key features does the installed CPU support. Read only.
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MEMORY-Z
Press  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]. 
DIMMXX Memory SPD
Press  to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only.
CPU Features
Press  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. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this setting.
[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 “buffer overflow” 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.
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.
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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 specific 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.
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 defined by ACPI.
[Auto]  This setting will be configured 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 configured automatically by BIOS.
[C0~C7s]    The power-saving level from high to low is C7s, C7, C6, C3, C2, 
then C0. 
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.
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EIST [Enabled] 
Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology. This item will appear when "Simple/ Advanced Mode" is set to [Simple].  
[Enabled]   Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency 
dynamically. It can decrease average power consumption and average heat production.
[Disabled]   Disables EIST. 
Intel Turbo Boost [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Intel® Turbo Boost. This item is for Simple mode and  appears when the installed CPU supports this function.
[Enabled]   Enables this function to boost CPU performance automatically above 
rated specifications when system request the highest performance state.
[Disabled]   Disables this function.
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)". 
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 specified limit value, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency for reducing the current.
  
 
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M-FLASH
 Important
M-Flash funcion allows you to 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 to boot 
Selects a BIOS file in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to boot the system. This item will selectable when the “BIOS Boot function” is enabled. 
Save BIOS to storage
Saves the current BIOS file to the USB flash disk. The USB flash disk drive should be in FAT32 format.
Select one file to update BIOS and ME
Selects a BIOS file, includes the ME management settings, in the USB flash disk (NTFS/ FAT 32 format) to update the BIOS and ME. The system will reboot after updating. 
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OC PROFILE
Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press  to enter the sub-menu.
Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Names the current overclocking profile. 
Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Saves the current overclocking profile.
Load Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Loads the current overclocking profile.
Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6
Clears the current overclocking profile.
OC Profile Load from ROM
Loads OC profile from ROM.
OC Profile Save to USB
Saves OC profile to the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only.
OC Profile Load from USB
Loads OC profile from the USB flash disk drive. The USB flash disk should be FAT32 format only.
 
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HARDWARE MONITOR
Current Temperature & Speedinformation
Fancontrol field
Voltagedisplay
Setting Buttons
Current Temperature & Speed information
Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds.
Fan control field
This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call “Smart Fan Mode”. Please check the “Smart Fan Mode” to enable the Smart Fan Mode. Smart Fan Mode automatically controls fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature and to keep it with a specific operating speed. When the current CPU temperature is over/ under the setting temperature, the CPU/ system fan will run at the corresponding speed. In this field, you can set the CPU/ system fan speed and the target temperatures by moving the square.
 Important
The changed settings will become effective after you save the changes and reboot the system.
Function Buttons
[All Full Speed]  Sets all CPU/ system fans to run at full speed.
[All Set Default]  Sets all CPU/ system fans to run at default speed.
[All Set Cancel]  Discards current all changes and restore to the previous values.
Voltage display
Shows the current voltages of CPU, system and memory.
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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.  
						

							
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A-2Realtek 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.
double click the icon
It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
Software panel overview
The following figure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.  
Device Selection
Volume Adjustment
Application Enhancement
Jack status panel