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Updating BIOS
Updating the BIOS with M-FLASH
Before updating
Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. And then save the BIOS file into the USB flash disk.
 Important
Only the FAT32/ NTFS format USB flash disk supports updating BIOS by M-FLASH. 
Updating BIOS
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS update file into the computer.
Restart the system, and then press "Del" key...

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SETTINGS
System Status
System Date
Sets the system date. Use tab key to switch between date elements.
The format is    .
 Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
  The month from Jan. through Dec. 
  The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
  The year can be adjusted by users. 
System Time
Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements. 
The time format is   . 
SATA Port
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Advanced
PCI Subsystem Settings
Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press  to enter the sub-menu. 
CPU PCI-E Lane Configuration [Auto]
It can help you conveniently and directly manage the configuration of the PCI-E lanes from CPU.  
PEG0/ 1/ 2 - Gen X [Auto]
Sets PCI Express protocol for matching different installed devices. PEG0, PEG1, PEG2 are as first, second and third PCIe x16 slots. 
[Auto]  Enables all PCIe...

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Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
When “Enabled”, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv6 protocol. This item will appear when “Network Stack” is enabled.
[Enabled]  Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
[Disabled]  Disables the Ipv6 PXE boot support.
SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]
Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller. 
[Disabled]  Disables the SATA function.
[IDE Mode]  Specify the IDE mode for SATA storage devices.
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IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Enables or disables the multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card. 
[Enabled]   Enables IGD multi-screen function.   
[Disabled]   Disables IGD multi-screen function.
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Sets Intel® Rapid Start Technology for optimizing the system resume operation. Press  to enter the sub-menu. 
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
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RapidStart Display Type [BIOS Save/Restore]
Selects the screen type of Intel Rapid Start Display.
[BIOS Save/Restore]   The BIOS POST splash screen will be saved/ restored.
[DeskTop Save/Restore]   The desktop image will be saved/ restored.
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....

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EuP 2013 [Disabled]
Enables or disables the system power consumption according to EuP2013 regulation.
[Enabled]   Optimize the system power consumption according to EuP 2013 
regulation.
[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.
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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 management. 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.
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Resume By Onboard LAN [Disabled]
Disables or enables the system wake up by Onboard LAN.
[Enabled]   Enables the system to be awakened from the power saving modes 
when activity or input signal of LAN 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 
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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...