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Parallel (LPT) Port Settings [Auto]
Sets parallel port (LPT). If set to "Auto",  BIOS will optimize the IRQ automatically or you can set it manually.
Device Mode [Printer Mode]
Selects an operating mode for parallel port.[Printer Mode]    Printer port mode
[SPP]     Standard Parallel Port mode
[EPP-1.9/ 1.7 + SPP]   Enhanced Parallel Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode + Standard    
   Parallel Port mode.
[ECP]      Extended Capability Port mode
[ECP + EPP-1.9/ 1.7]   Extended Capability Port mode + Enhanced Parallel  
   Port-1.9/ 1.7 mode.
Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration
Sets  Intel  Smart  Connect  Technology  for  optimizing  system  network  performance  in sleep mode. Press  to enter the sub-menu.
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology [Enabled]
Enables  or  disables  Intel(R)  Smart  Connect  Technology.  This  feature  can  update applications (ex. email and social networks) by periodically waking your system from sleep  mode.  And  you  do  not  need  to  wait  for  the  applications  to  update  when  you wake up the system. 
[Enabled]   Enables Intel smart connect technology.
[Disabled]   Disables Intel smart connect technology. 
Power Management Setup
Sets  system  Power  Management  of  EuP2013  and  AC  Power  Loss  behaviors.  Press  to enter the sub-menu. 
EuP 2013 [Disabled]
Enables  or  disables  the  system  power  consumption  according  to  EuP2013  regula-tion.
[Enabled]   Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 reg
-ulation.
[Disabled]   Disables this function. 
Note: When enabled, the system will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices.
Restore after AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Sets the system behaviors while encountering the AC power loss.
[Power Off]  Leaves the system in power off state after restoring AC power.
[Power On]  Boot up the system after restoring AC power.
[Last State]  Restores the system to the previous state (power on/ power off) before 
AC power loss.
On board Function LED Control [On]
Enables or disables the onboard function LEDs.
[On]  Enables onboard function LEDs.
[Off]  Disables onboard function LEDs.
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Windows 8/ 8.1 Configuration
Sets Windows 8/ 8.1 detailed configuration and behaviors. Press  to enter the sub-menu. 
Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature [Disabled]
Enables the supports for Windows 8 or disables for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 8 requirements.
[Enabled]   The  system  will  switch  to  UEFI  mode  to  meet  the  Windows  8 
requirement.
[Disabled]   Disables this function.
MSI Fast Boot [Disabled]
MSI Fast Boot is the fastest way to boot the system. It will disable more devices to speed up system boot time which is faster than the boot time of “Fast Boot”.
[Enabled]   Enables the MSI Fast Boot function to speed up booting time. And the 
following "Fast Boot" will be disabled and fixed. 
[Disabled]   Disables MSI Fast Boot. 
Fast Boot [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Windows 8 fast boot feature.  This item will only be available when "MSI Fast Boot" is disabled.   
[Enabled]   Enables the Fast Boot configuration to accelerate system boot time.
[Disabled]   Disables the Fast Boot configuration.
 Important
If you want to enter BIOS with enabled “MSI Fast Boot” mode or enabled "Fast Boot" mode, you have to click the "GO2BIOS" tab on MSI Fast Boot utility screen or press the "GO2BIOS" button (optional) on the motherboard. And then the system will enter to BIOS setup directly at next boot.
Internal GOP Configuration
Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press  to enter the sub-menu.  This  menu  shows  the  iGFX  Driver  version  for  system  information  man-agement. This sub-menu will appear when “Windows 8 Feature” is enabled.
Secure Boot
Sets the Windows secure boot  to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press  to  enter  the  sub-menu.  This  sub-menu  will  appear  when  “Windows  8  Feature”  is enabled.
Secure Boot Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables secure boot support. 
[Enabled]  Enables  the  secure  boot  function  and  allow  you  to  set  the  secure 
boot settings.  
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]
Selects the secure boot mode. This item is to select how the secure boot keys be loaded.  This item appears when "Secure Boot" is enabled.
[Standard]    The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS.
[Custom]   Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load 
the secure keys.
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Key Management
Manages the secure boot keys. Press  to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when “Secure Boot Mode” sets to [Custom].
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.
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
Date (of month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Sets RTC alarm date/ Time. If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume (boot up) on a specified date/hour/minute/second in these fields (using the  and  to select the date & time settings).
Resume By PCI-E Device [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by PCI express device.
[Enabled]   Enables  the  system  to  be  awakened  from  the  power  saving  modes 
when activity or input signal of PCIe device is detected.
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
Resume By USB Device [Disabled] 
Disables or enables the system wake up by USB devices.
[Enabled]   Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of 
USB device is detected.
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
 Important
For MB with USB Power Jumpers, you will need to set the jumpers to enabled .
Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 mouse.
[Enabled]   Enables  the  system  to  be  awakened  from  S3/  S4/  S5  state  when 
activity of PS/2 mouse is detected.
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by PS/2 keyboard.
[Any Key]  Enables  the  system  to  be  awakened  from  S3/  S4/  S5  state  when 
activity of any key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Hot Key]  Enables  the  system  to  be  awakened  from  S3/  S4/  S5  state  when 
activity of hot key on PS/2 keyboard is detected.
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
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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.
GO2BIOS [Disabled] 
Enables or disables the system to power on and go to the BIOS setup directly by long pressing the power button about 4 seconds when the system is off. 
[Enabled] The system boots straight to the BIOS setup by long pressing the power button about 2~4 seconds when the system is off.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] 
Sets  the  system  boot  mode  from  legacy  or  UEFI  architecture  depending  on  OS  in-stallation  requirement.  This  item  will  become  unselectable  and  will  be  configured automatically by BIOS when “Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature” is enabled.
[UEFI]    Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
[LEGACY+UEFI]  Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot   
  mode.
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  password  if set; user has full rights to change the BIOS items. 
User Password 
Sets  User  Password  for  system  security.  Enters  the  user  password  if  set;    but  user might have limited rights to change the BIOS items.
 Important
When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press . The password typed now will replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. You may also press  to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press  when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
Trusted Computing
Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function. 
TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]
Enables  or  disables  the  TPM  function  to  build  the  endorsement  key  for  accessing the system.
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Chassis Intrusion Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu. 
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 Reboot
This item is used to save all changes and reboot the system. 
Save Changes
This item is used to save current changes.
Discard Changes
This item is used to discard current all changes and restore to the previous values.
Restore Defaults
This item is used to restore/ load all default values by the BIOS vendor. 
Boot Override
The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be a boot device to start booting. 
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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.
Simple/Advanced Mode [Simple]
Enables or disables the advanced OC settings in BIOS. 
[Simple] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup.  
[Advanced]   Provides the advanced OC settings for experienced users to configure in 
BIOS setup.
Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Advanced mode.
< CPU Setting >
Adjust CPU Ratio [Auto]
Sets the CPU ratio that is used  to determine  CPU clock speed.  This item can only  be changed if the processor supports this function.
Adjusted CPU Frequency 
Shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
CPU Ratio Mode [Dynamic Mode]*
Selects  the  CPU  Ratio  operating  mode.  This  item  will  appear  when  you  set  the  CPU ratio manually.
[Fixed Mode]    Fixes the CPU ratio.  
[Dynamic Mode]   CPU ratio will be changed dynamically according to the CPU  
  loading.
EIST [Enabled]*
Enables  or  disables  the  Enhanced  Intel®  SpeedStep  Technology.  This  item  will  be available when "Adjust CPU Ratio" is set to [Auto].  
[Enabled]   Enables the EIST to adjust CPU voltage and core frequency dynamically. 
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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 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.
Legacy Tweaking [Disabled]* 
Enables  or  disabled  to  improve  performance  for  legacy  benchmarking  application  like 3DMark 01. 
[Enabled]  Enables this function for improving 3DMark 01 performance. 
[Disabled]   Disables this function.
OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button] 
Enables  the  OC  Genie  function  by  virtual  button  in  BIOS  or  physical  button  on  moth-erboard. Enabling OC Genie function can automatically overclock the system with MSI optimized overclocking profile. 
[By BIOS Options]  OC Genie function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC Genie  
  button at the top left corner of BIOS setup screen.
[By Onboard Button]OC Genie function is enabled by pressing the physical OC Genie 
   button on the motherboard. 
 Important
We recommend that you do not to make any modification in OC menu and do not to load defaults after enabling the OC Genie function.
Updating BIOS or clearing CMOS is not allowed in OC Genie mode, and it may cause OC Genie function fail or other effect. 
Adjust Ring Ratio [Auto]
Sets the ring ratio. The valid value range depends on the installed CPU. 
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.
< CPU BCLK Setting > 
CPU Base Clock (MHz) [Default]
Sets the CPU Base clock. You may overclock the CPU by adjusting this value. Please note that overclocking behavior and stability is not guaranteed. This item appears when the installed processor supports this function. 
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CPU Base Clock Apply Mode [Auto]* 
Sets the applying mode for adjusted CPU base clock. 
[Auto] This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Next Boot]   CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock at next boot. 
[Immediate]   CPU runs the adjusted CPU base clock immediately.
[During Boot]  CPU will run the adjusted CPU base clock during boot. 
< DRAM Setting >
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 DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.
Adjusted DRAM Frequency
Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P) [Disabled]
X.M.P.  (Extreme  Memory  Profile)  is  the  overclocking  technology  by  memory  module. This  item  will  be  available  when  you  install  the  memory  modules  that  support  X.M.P. technology.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Profile 1]  Uses profile1 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.
[Profile 2]  Uses profile2 over-clocking settings of installed XMP memory module.
Memory Try It ! [Disabled] 
Memory Try It! works for improving memory compatibility or performance by choosing optimized memory preset.
DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]
Selects the memory timing mode.
[Auto] DRAM timings will be determined based on SPD (Serial Presence Detect) 
of installed memory modules.
[Link]  Allows  user  to  configure  the  DRAM  timing  manually  for  all  memory 
channel.
[UnLink]  Allows  user  to  configure  the  DRAM  timing  manually  for  respective 
memory channel. 
Advanced DRAM Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will be activated after setting [Link] or [Unlink] in “DRAM Timing Mode”. User can set the memory timing for each memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory tim-ing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)
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DRAM Training Configuration*
Press  to enter the sub-menu. Enables or disables the various training ways of DRAM. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing these items in this sub-menu. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper/ button section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)
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.  
< Voltage Setting >
DigitALL Power
Press    to  enter  the  sub-menu.  Controls  the  digital  powers  related  to  CPU PWM.
VR 12VIN OCP Expander [Auto]
Expands  the  limitation  of  VR  Over  Current  Protection  with  12V  input  voltage.  The higher  expanding  value  indicates  less  protection.  Therefore,  please  adjust  the current  carefully  if  needed,  or  it  may  damage  the  CPU/  VR  MOS.  If  set  to  "Auto",  BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
CPU Phase Control [Auto]
Controls PWM phase proportionally to the CPU loading. If set to "Auto",  BIOS will optimize the CPU PWM phase automatically.
[Auto]  This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.
[Normal]  Sets the normal power phase profile for CPU, it could provide a stable 
system proformance and effective power-saving capability. 
[Optimized]  Sets  the  optimum  power  phase  profile  for  CPU,  it  could  provide  the 
system with an optimum power-saving capability.
[Disabled]  Disables the PWM power phase switching feature.   
CPU Vdroop Offset Control [Auto]   
Sets  a  percentage  of  offset  voltage  for  CPU  vdroop.    If  set  to  "Auto",    BIOS  will configure this setting automatically.
CPU Over Voltage Protection [Auto]
Sets  the  voltage  limit  for  CPU  over-voltage  protection.  If  set  to  "Auto",    BIOS  will configure  this  setting  automatically.    Higher  voltage  provides  less  protection  and may damage the system.
CPU Under Voltage Protection [Auto]
Sets  the  voltage  limit  for  CPU  under-voltage  protection.  If  set  to  "Auto",    BIOS  will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.
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CPU Over Current Protection [Auto]
Sets  the  current  limit  for  CPU  over-current  protection.  If  set  to  "Auto",    BIOS  will configure this setting automatically. Higher voltage provides less protection and may damage the system.
Phase Over Current Protection [Enabled]
Enables or disables the phase over-current protection.
[Enabled]  Sets the current limit on the phase for over-current protection. 
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
CPU Switching Frequency [Auto]
Sets  the  PWM  working  speed  to  stabilize  CPU  Core  voltage  and  minimize  ripple range. Increasing the PWM working speed will cause higher temperature of MOSFET. So  please  make  sure  a  cooling  solution  is  well-prepared  for  MOSFET  before  you increase the value. If set to "Auto",  BIOS will configure this setting automatically.
CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled]
Enables or disables the CPU VRM over-temperature protection. 
[Enabled]  Sets the temperature limit on CPU VRM for over-temperature protec
-tion.  The  CPU  frequency  may  be  throttled  when  CPU  VRM  over  the specified temperature. 
[Disabled]  Disables this function.
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.
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