MSI Gaming 9 Ack Manual
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JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please ref\
er to the TPM
security platform manual for more details and usages.
1 0 . N o P i n
1 4 . G r o u n d
8 . 5 V P o w e r
1 2 . G r o u n d
6 . S e r i a l I R Q4 . 3 . 3 V P o w e r
2 . 3 V S t a n d b y p o w e r
1 . L P C C l o c k3 . L P C R e s e t
5 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 0
7 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 1
9 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 2
11 . L P C a d d r e s s & d...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-30.png "Page 31
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please ref\
er to the TPM
security platform manual for more details and usages.
1 0 . N o P i n
1 4 . G r o u n d
8 . 5 V P o w e r
1 2 . G r o u n d
6 . S e r i a l I R Q4 . 3 . 3 V P o w e r
2 . 3 V S t a n d b y p o w e r
1 . L P C C l o c k3 . L P C R e s e t
5 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 0
7 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 1
9 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 2
11 . L P C a d d r e s s & d...")
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please ref\ er to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 1 0 . N o P i n 1 4 . G r o u n d 8 . 5 V P o w e r 1 2 . G r o u n d 6 . S e r i a l I R Q4 . 3 . 3 V P o w e r 2 . 3 V S t a n d b y p o w e r 1 . L P C C l o c k3 . L P C R e s e t 5 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 0 7 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 1 9 . L P C a d d r e s s & d a t a p i n 2 11 . L P C a d d r e s s & d...
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Voltage Checkpoints
These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltage\
s. A
multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages.
FV1: V-Check Connectors
To check the voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables \
included in
the motherboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to t\
he voltage
checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector.
VPP01 GND
1
9
VPP23
DDR23
DDR01
VCCIN CORE
GND
GND
ConnectorDescription
GND (pin 7~9)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-31.png "Page 32
Voltage Checkpoints
These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltage\
s. A
multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages.
FV1: V-Check Connectors
To check the voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables \
included in
the motherboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to t\
he voltage
checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector.
VPP01 GND
1
9
VPP23
DDR23
DDR01
VCCIN CORE
GND
GND
ConnectorDescription
GND (pin 7~9)...")
Voltage Checkpoints These voltage checkpoints are used to measure the current system voltage\ s. A multimeter (not included) will be required to check voltages. FV1: V-Check Connectors To check the voltage, please use the optional voltage checkpoint cables \ included in the motherboard package. Attach the positive lead of the multimeter to t\ he voltage checkpoint cable and the negative lead to the ground connector. VPP01 GND 1 9 VPP23 DDR23 DDR01 VCCIN CORE GND GND ConnectorDescription GND (pin 7~9)...
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Button
The motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functio\
ns. This
section will explain how to change your motherboard’s functions throu\
gh the use of
these on-board buttons.
OC1: OC Genie Button
This button is used to automatically overclock the system. To enable OC \
Genie,
Set this button to ON while the system is in power off mode. On the next boot,
the processor will be automatically overclock for optimal performance. T\
o disable
OC Genie, Set this button to OFF while...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-32.png "Page 33
Button
The motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functio\
ns. This
section will explain how to change your motherboard’s functions throu\
gh the use of
these on-board buttons.
OC1: OC Genie Button
This button is used to automatically overclock the system. To enable OC \
Genie,
Set this button to ON while the system is in power off mode. On the next boot,
the processor will be automatically overclock for optimal performance. T\
o disable
OC Genie, Set this button to OFF while...")
Button The motherboard has numerous on-board buttons to control various functio\ ns. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s functions throu\ gh the use of these on-board buttons. OC1: OC Genie Button This button is used to automatically overclock the system. To enable OC \ Genie, Set this button to ON while the system is in power off mode. On the next boot, the processor will be automatically overclock for optimal performance. T\ o disable OC Genie, Set this button to OFF while...
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POWER1: Power Button
This button is used to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on
or turn-off the system.
RESET1: Reset Button
This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset\
the system.
R e s e t
Chapter 1](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-33.png "Page 34
POWER1: Power Button
This button is used to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on
or turn-off the system.
RESET1: Reset Button
This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset\
the system.
R e s e t
Chapter 1")
POWER1: Power Button This button is used to turn-on and turn-off the system. Press the button once to turn-on or turn-off the system. RESET1: Reset Button This reset button is used to reset the system. Press the button to reset\ the system. R e s e t Chapter 1
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Jumper
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery locate\
d 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 tur\
ned on. If you
want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.
Keep Data Clear Data
11
Important
You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. Afterwards, open the jumper . Do...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-34.png "Page 35
Jumper
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery locate\
d 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 tur\
ned on. If you
want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.
Keep Data Clear Data
11
Important
You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. Afterwards, open the jumper . Do...")
Jumper JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery locate\ d 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 tur\ ned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM. Keep Data Clear Data 11 Important You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. Afterwards, open the jumper . Do...
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Switch
BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch
This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default B\
IOS ROM
is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sli\
ding the switch.
BIOS A
Green LEDBlue LED
BIOS B
BIOS recovery with AFUDOS command
When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can re\
cover the
failed BIOS by the steps below.
Preparation:
1.
Prepare a bootable USB flash drive.
2. Download the latest BIOS file.
3.Copy the AFUDE238.exe and the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-35.png "Page 36
Switch
BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch
This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default B\
IOS ROM
is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sli\
ding the switch.
BIOS A
Green LEDBlue LED
BIOS B
BIOS recovery with AFUDOS command
When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can re\
cover the
failed BIOS by the steps below.
Preparation:
1.
Prepare a bootable USB flash drive.
2. Download the latest BIOS file.
3.Copy the AFUDE238.exe and the...")
Switch BIOS1: Multi-BIOS Switch This motherboard has two built-in BIOS ROMs (Labeled A and B, default B\ IOS ROM is A). If one is crashed, you can shift to the other for booting by sli\ ding the switch. BIOS A Green LEDBlue LED BIOS B BIOS recovery with AFUDOS command When BIOS updating fails or causes the computer non-bootable, you can re\ cover the failed BIOS by the steps below. Preparation: 1. Prepare a bootable USB flash drive. 2. Download the latest BIOS file. 3.Copy the AFUDE238.exe and the...
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OC_SWITCH6: OC Genie Mode Switch
This swtich provides two overclocking modes (Gear 1 and Gear 2) for OC\
Genie
operation. When you press the OC Genie button, the overclocking procedur\
e will
be performed according to the setting of this switch. The Gear 1 Mode is\
the default
setting. The Gear 2 Mode allows the OC Genie function to overclock the C\
PU/ system
frequency higher then Gear 1 Mode.
Red LED
Gear 1
(Default)Gear 2
Blue LED
Important
•Gear 1 Mode: For normal users using original fan....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-36.png "Page 37
OC_SWITCH6: OC Genie Mode Switch
This swtich provides two overclocking modes (Gear 1 and Gear 2) for OC\
Genie
operation. When you press the OC Genie button, the overclocking procedur\
e will
be performed according to the setting of this switch. The Gear 1 Mode is\
the default
setting. The Gear 2 Mode allows the OC Genie function to overclock the C\
PU/ system
frequency higher then Gear 1 Mode.
Red LED
Gear 1
(Default)Gear 2
Blue LED
Important
•Gear 1 Mode: For normal users using original fan....")
OC_SWITCH6: OC Genie Mode Switch This swtich provides two overclocking modes (Gear 1 and Gear 2) for OC\ Genie operation. When you press the OC Genie button, the overclocking procedur\ e will be performed according to the setting of this switch. The Gear 1 Mode is\ the default setting. The Gear 2 Mode allows the OC Genie function to overclock the C\ PU/ system frequency higher then Gear 1 Mode. Red LED Gear 1 (Default)Gear 2 Blue LED Important •Gear 1 Mode: For normal users using original fan....
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SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch
This switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme \
overclocking
conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the s\
ystem from
crashing.(Please enable this
swtich during BIOS
POST.)
Normal
(Default)Enabled
Important
•Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. \
Theoverclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.
•Please don’t switch to “Enabled” when power-off or the system will be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-37.png "Page 38
SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch
This switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme \
overclocking
conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the s\
ystem from
crashing.(Please enable this
swtich during BIOS
POST.)
Normal
(Default)Enabled
Important
•Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. \
Theoverclocking results will vary according to the CPU version.
•Please don’t switch to “Enabled” when power-off or the system will be...")
SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch This switch is used for LN2 cooling solution, that provides the extreme \ overclocking conditions, to boot at a stable processor frequency and to prevent the s\ ystem from crashing.(Please enable this swtich during BIOS POST.) Normal (Default)Enabled Important •Users will try extreme low temperature overclocking at their own risks. \ Theoverclocking results will vary according to the CPU version. •Please don’t switch to “Enabled” when power-off or the system will be...
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LED Status Indicators BIOS B LED OC Switch Gear 1 LED OC Switch Gear 2 LED Debug code LED BIOS A LED LED Status Table The following table describes the status of LED indicators. LEDLED StatusDescription OC Switch Gear 1 Blue Gear 1 OC Genie mode OC Switch Gear 2 Red Gear 2 OC Genie mode BIOS B Green BIOS B in operation BIOS A Blue BIOS A in operation Chapter 1
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Debug Code LED Table
Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug \
Code LED
message.
PostStatus
02,07 Power on CPU Initialization
03,08 Power on North Bridge Initialization
04,09 Power on South Bridge Initialization
0B Power on Cache Initialization
11~14,32~36,56~5A Early CPU Initialization
15~18,37~3A Early North Bridge Initialization
19~1C,3B~3E Early South Bridge Initialization
1D~2F,31,3F~4E,50~55 Early Memory Initialization
63~67,D0 Late CPU Initialization
69~6F,D1 Late...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/98413/w300_gaming-9-ack-manual-1509231301_d-39.png "Page 40
Debug Code LED Table
Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug \
Code LED
message.
PostStatus
02,07 Power on CPU Initialization
03,08 Power on North Bridge Initialization
04,09 Power on South Bridge Initialization
0B Power on Cache Initialization
11~14,32~36,56~5A Early CPU Initialization
15~18,37~3A Early North Bridge Initialization
19~1C,3B~3E Early South Bridge Initialization
1D~2F,31,3F~4E,50~55 Early Memory Initialization
63~67,D0 Late CPU Initialization
69~6F,D1 Late...")
Debug Code LED Table Please refer to the table below to get more information about the Debug \ Code LED message. PostStatus 02,07 Power on CPU Initialization 03,08 Power on North Bridge Initialization 04,09 Power on South Bridge Initialization 0B Power on Cache Initialization 11~14,32~36,56~5A Early CPU Initialization 15~18,37~3A Early North Bridge Initialization 19~1C,3B~3E Early South Bridge Initialization 1D~2F,31,3F~4E,50~55 Early Memory Initialization 63~67,D0 Late CPU Initialization 69~6F,D1 Late...