MSI Z97 Gaming 3 Manual

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BIOS Setup3-13 BIOS Setup
 
▶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]...

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BIOS Setup3-15 BIOS Setup
 ▶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...

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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...

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BIOS Setup3-17 BIOS Setup
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...

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BIOS Setup3-17 BIOS Setup
 
▶Chassis Intrusion Configuration
Press  to enter the sub-menu. 
 
▶Chassis Intrusion [Disabled]
This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusio\
n 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....

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BIOS Setup3-19 BIOS Setup
OC
 Important
• Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users.
• Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, can void your wa\
rranty or 
severely damage your hardware.
• If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use OC Genie f\
or 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...

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BIOS Setup3-19 BIOS Setup
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...

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BIOS Setup3-21 BIOS Setup
 ▶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 inst\...

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BIOS Setup3-21 BIOS Setup
 
▶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...

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BIOS Setup3-23 BIOS Setup
 ▶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...