MSI H87-g41 Manual

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 SATA Device Support [Enabled]
Disabling the SATA devices temporarily during POST will accelerate the system boot. The SATA devices will be available after entering the operating system. This item will appear when “Fast Boot” is enabled.
[Disabled]   DisableS the SATA devices during POST for faster boot time.
[Enabled]   Enables the SATA devices during POST. 
Internal GOP Configuration
Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press  to enter the sub-menu. This menu...

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Wake Up Event Setup
Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press  to enter the sub-menu. 
Wake Up Event By [BIOS]
Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.
[BIOS]   Activates the following items, and use these items to set the wake up 
events.
[OS]   The wake up events will be defined by OS.
Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by RTC Alarm.
[Enabled]  Enables the system to boot up on a scheduled time/ date....

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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 messages at booting.
Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] 
Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement.
[UEFI]    Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
[LEGACY+UEFI]  Enables...

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Chassis Intrusion [Disabled]
This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.
Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message. To clear the warning message, set the item to [Reset], then it will return to [Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset]
Save & Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Exit BIOS setup without saving any change. This it is used to abandon all changes and exit BIOS setup.
Save Changes and...

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OC
 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...

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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 configured 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...

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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...

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Memory Fast Boot [Auto] 
Enables or disables the initiation and training for memory every booting.
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Enabled]   Memory will completely imitate the archive of first initiation and first 
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...

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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 configured 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 Efficiency Management [Auto]
Enables or disables the CPU internal VR efficiency...

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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.
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...