msi B450 Gaming Pro Carbon Max WiFi Motherboard User Guide

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.

f System Time Sets the system time. Use tab key to switch between time elements.
The time format is .

f SATA PortX Shows the information of connected SATA device.
Important
If the connected SATA device is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard.

f System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only).

f DMI Information Shows system information, desktop Board Information and chassis Information. (Read only).
Advanced

f PCI Subsystem Settings Sets PCI, PCI express interface protocol and latency timer. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

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fAbove 4G memory/ Crypto Currency mining [Disabled] Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It is only available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. [Enabled] Allows you to utilize more than 4x GPUs. [Disabled] Disables this function.
fPCIe SlotX Lanes Configuration PCIe lanes configuration is for MSI M.2 Xpander / MSI M.2 Xpander-Z / Other M.2 PCIe storage card. The options in this item will vary with the installed processor.
f ACPI Settings Sets ACPI parameters of onboard power LED behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu.
fPower LED [Blinking] Sets shining behaviors of the onboard Power LED. [Dual Color] The power LED turns to another color to indicate the S3 state. [Blinking] The power LED blinks to indicate the S3 state.
fCPU Over Temperature Alert [Auto] Enables or disables the CPU overheating alert sound and message when CPU temperature is over 55 and 75 degrees centigrade.
f Integrated Peripherals Sets integrated peripherals’ parameters, such as LAN, HDD, USB and audio. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
fOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
fLAN Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM for detailed settings. This item will appear when Onboard LAN Controller is enabled. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
fNetwork Stack [Disabled] Sets UEFI network stack for optimizing IPv4 / IPv6 function. This item is available when Onboard LAN Controller is Enabled. [Enabled] Enables UEFI network stack. [Disabled] Disables UEFI network stack.
fIpv4 PXE Support [Enabled] When Enabled, the system UEFI network stack will support Ipv4 protocol. This item will appear when Network Stack is Enabled. [Enabled] Enables the Ipv4 PXE boot support. [Disabled] Disables the Ipv4 PXE boot support.
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fIpv6 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.

fSATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

Sets the operation mode of the onboard SATA controller.

[AHCI Mode]

Specify the AHCI mode for SATA storage devices. AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) offers some advanced features to enhance the speed and performance of SATA storage device, such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging.

[RAID Mode] Enables RAID function for SATA storage devices.

fSATAx Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows user to enable or disable the SATA hot plug support. [Enabled] Enables hot plug support for the SATA ports. [Disabled] Disables hot plug support for the SATA ports.

fHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.

f Integrated Graphics Configuration (optional) Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimum system. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fInitiate Graphic Adapter [PEG] (optional)

Selects a graphics device as the primary boot device.

[IGD]

Integrated Graphics Display.

[PEG]

PCI-Express Graphics Device.

fIntegrated Graphics [Auto] (optional) If set to Force, BIOS will enable the integrated graphics controller.

fUMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] (optional) Selects a fixed amount of system memory allocated to the onboard graphics. This item will be available when Integrated Graphics is enabled.

f USB Configuration Sets the onboard USB controller and device function. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fXHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables or disables XHCI hand-off support for the operating system without XHCI hand-off feature.

fLegacy USB Support [Enabled]

Sets Legacy USB function support.

[Auto]

The system will automatically detect if any USB device is connected and enable the legacy USB support.

[Enabled] Enable the USB support under legacy mode. [Disabled] The USB devices will be unavailable under legacy mode.

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f Power Management Setup Sets system Power Management of ErP and AC Power Loss behaviors. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fErP Ready [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system power consumption according to ErP regulation.

[Enabled]

Optimize the system power consumption according to ErP regulation. It will not support S4 & S5 wake up by USB, PCI and PCIe devices.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fRestore 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.

fSystem Power Fault Protection [Disabled]

Enables or disables the system to boot up when detecting abnormal voltage input.

[Enabled]

Protect the system from unexpected power operating and remain the shut down status.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

f Windows OS Configuration Sets Windows detailed configuration and behaviors. Press Enter to enter the submenu.

fWindows 10 WHQL Support [Disabled]

Enables the supports for Windows 10 or disables for other operating systems. Before enabling this item, make sure all installed devices & utilities (hardware & software) should meet the Windows 10 requirements.

[Enabled]

The system will switch to UEFI mode to meet the Windows requirement.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fInternal GOP Configuration Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP). Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

fSecure Boot Sets the Windows secure boot to prevent the unauthorized accessing. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. This sub-menu will appear when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

f Wake Up Event Setup Sets system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

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fWake Up Event By [BIOS]

Selects the wake up event by BIOS or operating system.

[BIOS]

Activates the following items, set wake up events of these items.

[OS]

The wake up events will be defined by OS.

fResume 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.

fDate (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 – keys to select the date & time settings).

fResume By PCI-E Device [Disabled]

Enables or disables the wake up function of installed PCI-E expansion cards, integrated LAN controllers or USB devices which are supported by third party integrated chips.

[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.

fResume by USB Device [Disabled]

Disables or enables system wake up from S3/S4 by USB device.

[Enabled]

Enables the system to be awakened from sleep state when activity of USB device is detected.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Enables or disables 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.

fResume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Enables or disables 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.

fHot Key [Ctrl+Space] Selects a combination of keys as a hot key to wake the system. This item appears when you set the Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard to Hot Key.

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f Secure Erase+ Enables or disables Secure Erase+ function. Secure Erase+ is the best way to effectively wipe all data from a SSD. Please note that data of SSD will be erased after enabling Secure Erase+.

f Intel (R) I211 Gigabit Shows driver information and configuration of the Ethernet controller parameter.

Boot
Sets the sequence of system boot devices.

f Full Screen Logo Display [Enabled] Enables or disables to show the full screen logo while system POST.

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Shows the logo in full screen. Shows the POST messages.

f Bootup NumLock State [On] Select the keyboard NumLock state upon bootup.

f Info Block effect [Unlock] Sets the state of Help information block.

[Unlock] [Lock]

Sliding effect. Fix the Help information block on the screen.

f AUTO CLR_CMOS [Disabled] Enables or disables the CMOS data to be resumed automatically when the system cannot boot to OS and reboot repeatedly.

f Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI] Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS installation requirement. This item will become un-selectable and will be configured automatically by BIOS when Windows 10 WHQL Support is enabled.

[UEFI] [LEGACY+UEFI]

Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only. Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot mode.

f FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Sets device priority for system boot.

f Boot Option Priorities These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.

Security

f Administrator Password Sets administrator password for system security. User has full rights to change the BIOS items with administrator password. After setting the administrator password, the state of this item will show Installed.

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f User Password Sets User Password for system security. User has limited rights to change the BIOS items with user password. This item will be available when administrator password is set. After setting the user password, the state of this item will show Installed.

f Password Check [Setup] Selects a condition that will request the password.

[Setup] [Boot]

A password will be requested for entering the BIOS Setup. A password will be requested for booting the system.

f Password Clear [Enabled] Enables or disables the clear CMOS behavior to clear a set password.

[Enabled] [Disabled]

The password will be erased after clear CMOS. The password will always be kept.

Important
When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear on the screen. Type the password then press Enter. 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 Esc key to abort the selection. To clear a set password, press Enter 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.

f Trusted Computing Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

fSecurity Device Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing the system.

fAMD fTPM switch [AMD CPU fTPM]

Selects TPM device. This item will appear when Security Device Support is enabled.

[AMD CPU fTPM]

Select it for AMD Firmware TPM.

[AMD CPU fTPM Disabled] Select it for Discrete TPM.

fDevice Select [Auto] Sets the version of the TPM device. The version must be identical with the device. Sets to Auto, system will detect the TPM 2.0 or TPM 1.2 model automatically.

f Chassis Intrusion Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

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fChassis Intrusion [Disabled]

Enables or disables recording messages while the chassis is opened. This function is ready for the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.

[Enabled]

Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message.

[Reset]

Clear the warning message. After clearing the message, please return to Enabled or Disabled.

[Disabled] Disables this funcion.

Save & Exit

f Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS setup without saving any change.

f Save Changes and Reboot Save all changes and reboot the system.

f Save Changes Save current changes.

f Discard Changes Discard all changes and restore to the previous values.

f Restore Defaults Restore or load all default values.

f Boot Override The installed boot-able devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them to be the boot device.

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OC

Important
y Overclocking your PC manually is only recommended for advanced users. y Overclocking is not guaranteed, and if done improperly, it could void your warranty or severely damage your hardware. y If you are unfamiliar with overclocking, we advise you to use GAME BOOST function for easy overclocking. y The BIOS items in OC menu will vary with the processor.

f OC Explore Mode [Normal] Enables or disables to show the normal or expert version of OC settings.

[Normal] Provides the regular OC settings in BIOS setup. [Expert]

Provides the advanced OC settings for OC expert to configure in BIOS setup.

Note: We use * as the symbol for the OC settings of Expert mode.

f 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.

f Core Performance Boost [Auto] Enables or disables the Core Performance Boost (CPB). This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.

f Downcore Control [Auto] (optional) Sets the number of processor cores to be used. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this function.

f A-XMP [Disabled] Please enable A-XMP or select a profile of memory module for overclocking the memory. This item will be available when the installed processor, memory modules and motherboard support this function.

f DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking behavior is not guaranteed.

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f Adjusted DRAM Frequency Shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

f Advanced DRAM Configuration Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. User can set the memory timing for each/ all memory channel. The system may become unstable or unbootable after changing memory timing. If it occurs, please clear the CMOS data and restore the default settings. (Refer to the Clear CMOS jumper section to clear the CMOS data, and enter the BIOS to load the default settings.)

f DigitALL Power Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. Controls the digital powers related to CPU PWM.

fCPU Loadline Calibration Control [Auto] The CPU voltage will decrease proportionally according to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increase the temperature of the CPU and VRM. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

fCPU 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.

fCPU 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.

fCPU Over Current Protection [Auto]

Sets the current limit for CPU over-current protection. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

[Auto]

This setting will be configured automatically by BIOS.

[Enhanced] Extends the current range for over-current protection.

fCPU NB Loadline Calibration Control [Auto] The CPU-NB voltage will decrease proportionally according to CPU-NB loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increase the temperature. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure this setting automatically.

fVR 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.

f CPU Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to CPU. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

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f DRAM Voltages control [Auto] These options allows you to set the voltages related to memory. If set to Auto, BIOS will set these voltages automatically or you can set it manually.

f Memory Changed Detect [Enabled]* Enables or disables the system to issue a warning message during boot when the memory has been replaced.

[Enabled] [Disabled]

The system will issue a warning message during boot and then you have to load the default settings for new devices. Disables this function and keeps the current BIOS settings.

f CPU Specifications Press Enter 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.

fCPU Technology Support Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the key features of installed CPU. Read only.
f MEMORY-Z Press Enter 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 any time by pressing [F5].

fDIMMx Memory SPD Press Enter to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays the information of installed memory. Read only.
f CPU Features Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.

fSimultaneous Multi-Threading [Enabled] (optional) Enables/ disables the AMD Simultaneous Multi-Threading. This item appears when the installed CPU supports this technology.
fGlobal C-state Control [Enabled] (optional) Enables/ disables IO based C-state generation and DF C-states.
fOpcache Control [Auto] (optional) Enables/ disables Opcache. Opcache stores recent decode instruction to save the decoding time when the instruction is repeated. And it may increase the CPU performance and reduce the power consumption slightly.
fIOMMU Mode (optional) Enables/disables the IOMMU (I/O Memory Management Unit) for I/O Virtualization.

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fSpread Spectrum (optional)

This function reduces the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by modulating clock generator pulses.

[Enabled]

Enables the spread spectrum function to reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) problem.

[Disabled] Enhances the overclocking ability of CPU Base clock.

Important

y If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.

y The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation.

y Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.

fRelaxed EDC throttling [Auto] (optional)

Relaxed EDC throttling reduces the amount of time the processor will throttle the cores.

[Auto]

AMD’s recommendation

[Enabled] Reduce the amount of time the processor will throttle. [Disabled] Part-specific EDC throttling protection enabled.

fAMD Cool’n’Quiet [Enabled] The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption.

fSVM Mode [Enabled] Enables/ disables the AMD SVM (Secure Virtual Machine) Mode.

fBIOS PSP Support [Enabled] (optional) Enables/ disables the BIOS PSP support. It manages PSP sub-items including all C2P/P2C mailbox, Secure S3, fTPM support.

fPower Supply Idle Control [Auto] (optional) It allows you to select the power-saving control mode for the CPU when all cores are in a non-CO state. If set to Auto, BIOS will configure these settings.

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M-FLASH
M-FLASH provides the way to update BIOS with a USB flash drive. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into your USB flash drive. And then follow the steps below to update BIOS. 1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer. 2. Click on M-FLASH tab, a demand message will be prompted. Click on Yes to
reboot and enter the flash mode.
3. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after rebooting.
4. Select a BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. 5. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will reboot
automatically.
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OC PROFILE
f Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 management. Press Enter to enter the sub-menu.
fSet Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Name the current overclocking profile. fSave Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Save the current overclocking profile. fLoad Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load the current overclocking profile. fClear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Clear the current overclocking profile. f OC Profile Load from ROM Load OC profile from BIOS ROM. f OC Profile Save to USB Save OC profile to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only. f OC Profile Load from USB Load OC profile from the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive should be FAT/ FAT32 format only.
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HARDWARE MONITOR

Temperature & Speed
Fan Manage

Setting Buttons Temperature/ Voltage display
f Temperature & Speed Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans’ speeds.
f Fan Manage PWM – allows you to select the PWM mode for fan operation. DC – allows you to select the DC mode for fan operation. Fan step up/ down time – allows you to set the period of fan step up/ down. Smart Fan Mode field – allows you to drag the gradient points to configure the fan target values for Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan can control the fan speed automatically depending on the CPU temperature to keep it with in a specific range. If the current CPU temperature reaches to the target value, the Smart Fan function will be activated.
Important
y The changing will achieve after you save the changes and reboot the system. y Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
f Settings Buttons All Full Speed – configures all fans to run at full operating speed. All Set Default – configures all fans to run at default operating speed. All Set Cancel – discards current changes and restores previous operating fan speeds .
f Temperature/ Voltage display Shows CPU/ system temperature and the current voltages of CPU, system and memory.
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Software Description
Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com
Installing Windows® 10
1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 10 disc into your optical drive. 3. Press the Restart button on the computer case. 4. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot
Menu. 5. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu. 6. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…
message. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows® 10.
Installing Drivers
1. Start up your computer in Windows® 10. 2. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your optical drive. 3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary
drivers. 4. Click Install button. 5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will
prompt you to restart. 6. Click OK button to finish. 7. Restart your computer.
Installing Utilities
Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation. 1. Insert MSI® Driver Disc into your optical drive. 2. The installer will automatically appear. 3. Click Utilities tab. 4. Select the utilities you want to install. 5. Click Install button. 6. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart. 7. Click OK button to finish. 8. Restart your computer.
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APP MANAGER
APP MANAGER is a handy management application for integration of MSI applications and software interface. Providing easy shortcut entrance and real-time update information of all the MSI software and applications.
APP list
Total Install/ Update Motherboard Information
y APP list – shows all the applications and software be supported by this motherboard. An icon represents a entrance to the application.
Colorful icon – a colorful icon means that the application had have been installed successfully and it is available. Double click on desired icon to access the application. A refresh icon shows to inform you that the application has a update version. Gray icon – the icon with gray painting means that the application is not available and you have to install it if necessary. Double click on the gray icon and the update information will show. Click on the INSTALL button to install the application. y Motherboard Information – shows the model name of motherboard. y Total Install/ Update – click on this tab to update/ install all the applications.
Important
Please note that, once you uninstall the APP MANAGER, all the MSI applications and software will be uninstalled simultaneously.
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LIVE UPDATE 6
LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With LIVE UPDATE 6, you don’t need to search the drivers on websites, and don’t need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 will download the appropriate drivers automatically.
Download Options
Download List
Scan / Download / Total Installer button System Information Last Scanned Date
There are Live Update, History, Setting and System Information tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel. y Live Update – When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you will see the Live update tab at first. This tab allows you to select files to download. You can also read the relevant information by clicking the information icon on the right of the item listed. y History – shows the downloading history. y Setting – allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you to update. y System Information – displays the information of the system. y FAQ – shows Frequently Asked Questions. y Online Help – shows Online Help information. Updating The System This section describes how to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. Please follow the steps below:
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1. Select the Live Update tab. 2. Choose Automatic scan, system will automatically scan all the items and search
for the latest update files. Or you can choose Manual scan and select the items you wish to scan. 3. Click the Scan button at the bottom. It may take several moments to complete the process. 4. When the download list appears, please select the items you intend to update. 5. Click Download button at the bottom. 6. When Save Path prompt, you can specify a download directory.
7. When downloading you will see the screen below. It may take several moments to complete the process.
8. To install the applications, simply unpack the packages and install. Total Installer Total Installer is a convenient feature to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use Total Installer:
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1. Scan updates in Live Update tab. 2. Check the Select All check-box you intend to update. 3. Click the Total Installer button. LIVE UPDATE 6 will automatically install them. 4. When prompted, click OK to complete the Total Installer procedure 5. Reboot your system.
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COMMAND CENTER

COMMAND CENTER is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to adjust system settings and monitor status under OS. With the help of COMMAND CENTER, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. In addition, the COMMAND CENTER can be a server for mobile remote control application.

System Information

CPU Temperature

Feature Menu Feature Title Feature Control Panel
Previous Feature
Option Buttons

Profile Buttons
Next Feature
Page Indicator Resize Corner

Profile Buttons

y Default – load the default values for the current feature. y Apply – apply your changes. y Save – store values in the file with individual file extension. y Load – load the values from the file.
Important
Every time you shut down the system, the configured setting will be restored to the factory default. If you want to use the saved settings, you have to load it every time by clicking the Load and Apply buttons.
CPU Frequency CPU Frequency control panel allows you to change CPU Ratio and Base clock. You can see the current frequency of each CPU core on the top of the panel.

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CPU Fan

CPU Fan control panel provides Smart mode and Manual Mode. You can switch the control mode by clicking the Smart Mode and Manual Mode buttons on the top of the CPU Fan control panel.

y Manual Mode – allows you to manually control the CPU fan speed by percentage.

y Smart Mode – a linear fan speed control feature. The control panel contains 4 dots allows you to drag and adjust the Smart Speed slopes. The fan speed will be changed along these lines with CPU temperature. The white dot will create strip chart in real time.

Manual Mode

y System Fan Button – to open the system fan control panel in new window.

y Fan Tune Button – to automatically optimize the smart fan setting.

CPU Voltage CPU Voltage control panel allows you to control the CPU voltage.

Smart Mode

DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage y DRAM Frequency – Shows the DRAM clock, ratio and frequency. y DRAM Voltage – Allows you to adjust the DRAM voltage. The risky values are displayed in red.
IGP Frequency & GT Voltage y IGP Frequency – Allows you to adjust the IGP ratio, and shows the IGP clock, ratio and frequency. y GT Voltage – Allows you to adjust the GT voltage. The risky values are displayed in red.
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Option Buttons – Advanced When click the Advanced button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear.
y Voltage – allows you to adjust advanced voltage values of CPU and chipset. y Fan – allows you to control the system fans speed. y DRAM – shows the current Advanced DRAM parameters, and allows you to change the settings by selecting values from the drop-down menu on the right hand side. Option Buttons – Setting When click the Setting button, The Record, Warning and Mobile Control icons will appear.
y Record – allows you to monitor the status of voltage, fan speed and temperature in real time.
To filter record charts, select the check box next to the items. When click the Play button, the chart pane will start to show the recording chart. If you want to check the value of a specific spot on chart, please move the orange vertical line to the spot. History Record stores the data and names with date and time. To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. When finished, click the Record button again. The data will be stored in the drop-down menu. To load a record, click the drop-down menu and select one from the list. To delete a record, select the record that you want to delete, and click the Trash Can icon.
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y Warning – contains fields of voltage, fan speed and temperature for you to set the threshold values. When system detects the status over your settings, a warning message will pop-up.
y Mobile Control – is only available for the motherboard with the built-in WiFi module. It allows you to enable/disable the COMMAND CENTER Remote Server. Please refer to the instruction on the Mobile Control control panel. y To start remote control: (optional) 1. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to your mobile device. 2. Enable COMMAND CENTER Remote Server on the Mobile Control panel. 3. Enable SoftAP Management. 4. Enter SSID and Password, and then click the Apply button. 5. Activate Wi-Fi® on your mobile device and connect to SoftAP with the SSID. 6. Run MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP on your mobile device. 7. Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP
address on your MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to link your system. 8. Press Refresh on the MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and
OC functions are working properly. Option Buttons – Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will appear.
You can click the icons to open the related information. Gadget Mode COMMAND CENTER provides a gadget mode to monitor the system status. You can switch between gadget mode and full mode by clicking the arrow icon on the top left.
y To arrange gadgets: 1. Click the Spanner icon on the Gadget mode,
a configuration panel will slide out. 2. Select the check box next to the items. 3. Click the Close button.
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GAMING APP

GAMING APP is an application designed to quickly control your system for improving gaming performance.

Setting Button Remote Control Setting Button

Information Button

Cooler Boost

Gaming Function Buttons

CPU Frequency

GPU Frequency

Control Mode Buttons

Peripheral Device Function Buttons

y Setting Button – allows you to choose running GAMING APP when Windows starts or let GAMING APP to overwrite the VGA fan control function. y Information Button – shows the information of this application. y CPU Frequency – shows the current CPU frequency. y GPU Frequency – shows the current GPU frequency. y Control Mode Buttons
OC Mode – apply turbo frequency to CPU and OC frequency to GPU. Gaming Mode – automatically optimize the CPU ratio and the GPU clock. Silent Mode – reverts the CPU ratio and GPU clock to the default values. y Gaming Function Buttons – allows you to use OSD and Eye Rest functions. y Peripheral Device Function Buttons – allows you to set the Gaming Hotkey, Mouse Master, VR Ready and Voice Boost functions. y Remote Control Setting Button – available for the motherboards with built-in or discrete WiFi module. It allows you to set up Name and Password to link the android device and the motherboard. Please follow the steps below to complete the remote control setting. 1. Download and install the MSI® GAMING APP APP to your android device. 2. Set up a set of Name and Password on the Remote Control Setting panel, and then click the Apply button. 3. Connect your android device and motherboard to the same local area network. 4. Run MSI® GAMING APP APP on your android device. 5. Press the Remote Control Setting icon on the MSI® GAMING APP APP to find the paired device Name you set in the Remote Control Setting panel. 6. Enter the Password you set in the Remote Control Setting panel. 7. Finally, you can use the MSI® GAMING APP APP to control your motherboard with the android device.

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Eye Rest Eye Rest allows you to optimize the display on your monitor.
y EyeRest – reduces blue-light of your LED backlit screen, in order to protect your eyes. y Gaming – automatically increase contrast ratio of your screen. y Movie – automatically increase dynamic contrast ratio of your screen. y Customize – allows you to adjust gamma, contrast and color balance for your screen. y Default – loads the default settings.
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Gaming Hotkey

Gaming Hotkey provides instant control of the system through user defined hotkeys.

Categories Toggle

Gaming Hotkey ON/OFF

Hotkey Manager
Current Hotkeys
y Gaming Hotkey ON/OFF – allows you to turn ON/OFF the Gaming Hotkey function. y Categories Toggle – allows you to toggle over the Hotkey categories.
Macro Genie – provides the keyboard and mouse macro record function and allows you to define the hotkeys for the macro recorder. 1. Click on the Record button to start the keyboard and mouse macro recorder. 2. Click on the Stop button to stop the recorder. 3. Key-in a file name and set-up the parameter for the macro. 4. Finally, click on the Save button to save the recorded macro. Windows Keys – allows you to define hotkeys to replace Windows default keyboard shortcuts. Login Keys – provides hotkey login function. MSI Smart Keys – allows you to define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys. y Hotkey Manager – allows you to create, edit and delete hotkeys. y Current Hotkeys – shows all existing hotkeys.
Important
y The Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, Window Home, Application and BackSpace keys can not be used as Hotkeys. y Some key combinations are reserved for use by Microsoft Windows and can not be assigned as a hotkey.
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Mouse Master Mouse Master provides mouse macro function. You can also use it to change DPI of your mouse.

Delay Time Macro Hot Key Mouse Action
Action List

DPI Setting Default Button DPI Hot Key
Test Area

Edit Buttons Load Button
Save Button

Clear Button

y Delay Time – allows you to apply a delay time in mouse macro. y Macro Hot Key – allows you to assign a hotkey from A to Z to activate the macro. y Mouse Action – assigns mouse actions to the macro.
New – captures the mouse coordinate and add to the macro. Left – add a left- click to the macro. Middle – add a middle-click to the macro. Left – add a left-click to the macro. y Action List – shows the actions of the current macro. y Edit Buttons – there 3 buttons for editing the macro. Run – activates the macro. Delete – removes the selected action from the macro. Clear – removes all actions from the macro. y Load Button – allows you to load a macro. y Save Button – allows you to save the macro to a file. y DPI Setting – allows you select the mouse DPI from the drop-down menu. y Default Button – reverts to the default DPI setting. y DPI Hot Key – allows you to assign a hotkey from A to Z to activate the DPI setting. Please note that you muse hold the hotkey to keep the DPI setting. When you release the hotkey, the DPI setting will be reverted to default. y Test Area – allows you to test the mouse movement. y Clear Button – clears the test area.

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VR Ready It will optimize the performance of your system to ensure everything is VR Ready.
VR ON/ OFF Applications
y VR ON/ OFF -enables or disables VR settings. y Applications – appears when you turn on the VR support. It allows you to close some applications to optimize the system for better VR experience. Voice Boost Voice Boost function allows you to boost volume in voice communication tools.
ON/ OFF toggle
VoIP Selection
VoIP Setting
y ON/ OFF toggle -enables or disables Voice Boost function. y VOIP Selection – selects your voice communication tool. y VOIP Setting – adjust the volume ratio in voice communication tool.
Important
The Voice Boost function is only available with Nahimic 2.5/ 3 and voice communication tools (TeamSpeak, Raidcall, Skype, SkypeHost and Discord).
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X-BOOST
The MSI X-BOOST allows you to select the system performance mode to meet your current system environment or support faster storage access speed for your external storage or memory cards.
Easy In Easy page, you can select one system performance mode to meet the current system environment.
Setting

Performance information

Performance mode

y Performance mode – moves over the mouse to any one of performance mode and click on the ON button to enable it.
Important
The Customize mode is the default of system performance.
y Performance information – displays the system performance diagram of enabled mode. y Setting – enables or disables Run X-BOOST when windows starts.

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Advance In Advance page, you can enable the USB SPEED UP, the STORAGE BOOST and VR BOOST.
Setting
Device information
y Device information – displays the information and current transfer rates/ access speeds of USB/ storage devices. y Setting – enables or disables Run X-BOOST when windows starts. y USB SPEED UP – supports faster data transfer rates of the USB storage devices. y STORAGE BOOST – supports faster access speed of storage device.
Important
y Please note that you can only select one mode at a time from Easy or Advance page as MSI X-BOOST function. y The improved transfer rate/ access speed will vary with the USB/ storage device.
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MYSTIC LIGHT
MYSTIC LIGHT is an application allows you to control LED lights of MSI products. For some earlier products, you can go to product download page to download the applicable LED control software.
Main Screen The Main screen is used to configure what devices need to be synchronized and LED light effect options.

ON/ OFF All LED SYNC PROFILE

Right hand side panel

Apply Button Save Button
Live Preview
y ON/OFF All LED – By toggling Off/On here, you disable/enable all the LED on supported gaming gear, memory, graphics card and motherboard etc.
y SYNC PROFILE – In this section, you may apply different LED setting to your device. All Sync – Default: All the Sync device bubble would appear red.

To change the LED color & effect, use the panel on the right hand side to switch to different settings.
Please noted that for light effect, the option would be more or less depending on the devices you have, it will only list the light effects which are available for all included devices.
For the color section, you can always select a different color but it won’t apply to the device that does not have such color.

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You can also change settings for single device. To do that, you have to click the sync bubble twice and make it turn gray as below. Then you go to DEVICE SETTING and click SETTING.
click SETTING After that, the computer will open a different windows and you can modify LED there individually.
Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models.
You can save the current settings by clicking Save. Individual – Default: All the Sync device bubble would appear black.
To change color for individual device, use the device setting panel below to lock on any device and click SETTING to customize the LED color/effect on it.
click SETTING
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If you wish to customize multiple device at the same time, click the bubble until it turn red like below. Use the LIGHT EFFECT & COLOR section on the main menu to make change.
Note: Currently only GTX 1080 Ti Lightning -/X/Z and GTX 1080 Ti Gaming -/X Trio supports Light Speed/Brightness and no device supports Direction. Profile01~03 – Save Sync profile settings. y Save Button – saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current Sync Profile.
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Motherboard Screen The motherboard screen is used to configure the LED light effect of the motherboard.
SYNC ALL

Return Button ON/ OFF ALL LED
PROFILE
LED AREA

Motherboard Name
Live Preview

Apply Button Save Button

Light Effect Options

Note: The motherboard picture and name may vary according to different models.

y Return Button – returns to the main screen. y ON/OFF ALL LED – allows you to turn ON/ OFF all LED lights of the motherboard. y SYNC ALL – allows you to synchronize all LED light effect of the motherboard. y Motherboard Name – shows the name of the motherboard. y Live Preview – gives you the full experience of your configuration’s look, feel while you are editing it. y Light Effect Options – allow you to customize lighting effect of the sync devices.
LIGHT EFFECT – allows you to change LED light effect. LIGHT SPEED – allows you to change LED light speed. BRIGHTNESS – allows you to change LED light brightness. Note: Currently only Z370 GODLIKE GAMING, H370 GAMING PRO CARBON and B360 GAMING PRO CARBON support Light Speed/Brightness. COLOR – allows you to select the color for single light effects (Stack, Breathing, Flashing etc.). y Apply Button – applies lighting effect settings. y PROFILE – manages sets of motherboard LED light effect settings. y Save Button – saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current profile. y LED AREA – switches to the other LED area on the motherboard.

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MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY
This section allows you to control LED across different platform. The pre- requisite is that the platforms should all be connected within the same local network. Refer to device support list web page. https://www.msi.com/Landing /Mystic-Light-Party.
PARTY
Upon clicking PARTY, this window would pop out. On your master platform, click

• to
  create a host group.
  Click + to create a host group
  Enter the group name (3~15 characters) and group array (13~30 columns, 5~30 rows) and click the CREATE button.
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The group has been created. The other computers in the same local network are able to join the group with MYSTIC LIGHT software.
DELETE Group Button Control Group Button Invitation Status Indicator Group In/Out Status
DELETE Group Button – deletes the group. Control Group Button – enters the group control panel. Invitation Status Indicator – appears when receive an invitation to a group. Group In/Out Status – shows Group In/Out status. Joining Group On your slave platform, click PARTY to open MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY interface and click In to join the network.
JOIN Button
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Group Control Panel If everything is set up properly, you can see your slave platform on master platform MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY window.

APPLY button

Light Effect Options

Group Members Icon

Color Selection

Invite Button

At the panel below, you may apply different LED settings and color to the selected platform. Please be aware of certain limitation on the devices such as if you apply green color to a red-only device, the LED will stay off since it has on such color or if you apply rainbow to a no-rainbow mode device, the LED will stay on constantly. y Group Member Icons – displays members status, and you can select a member to delete it in the DELETE pop-up window.

Light Color Member Serial Number

Selected Indicator (The red border) Wi-Fi Indicator (Indicates that the device is connected over Wi-Fi)

DELETE the member
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y Invite Button – enters the INVITE screen. y Light Effect Options – allow you to customize lighting effect.

Off

Always on

Breathe

Flash

Double flash

Random

Marquee

Rainbow

Sound beat

y Color Selection – allows you to change color.

Inviting Member Click the Invite button in the Group Control Panel to enter the INVITE screen. Select the device you want to invite and click the INVITE button.

INVITE Button

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SMART TOOL
SMART TOOL is a convenient tool that can help you to create your Windows installation USB flash drive, and it can also create a super RAID. Main menu After installing and activating SMART TOOL, it will display a main menu for you to choose Smart Tool or SUPER RAID. Note that the SUPER RAID is only available when your system equipped with at least 3 hard-disk drives (1 system disk and 2 data disks). SMART TOOL Before you can create your Windows installation USB flash drive, you’ll need to have your Windows Installation DVD or ISO file, and also have a minimum of a 8GB USB flash drive to create your installer. Be sure to backup files on the USB drive, this process will erase it.
To create the Windows installation USB drive: Step1. Choose source folder y In the Source folder box, click Browse button and select the file from the dialog box. (This option will copy all Windows installation files.) y Add USB drivers to USB pan driver option allows you to add USB driver on the USB pen drive. This option appears depend on the motherboard you purchased. Step2. Choose Storage device y Choose USB storage and select your USB flash drive in the drop-down list. In case the USB flash drive is not listed, click the Refresh Drive button. y If you want to install Windows on the RAID drive, select the RAID driver version from the drop-down menu. y If you want to add NVMe drive for your NVMe SSD drive, check the Add NVMe driver checkbox.
Important
You can also create an installer ISO image file by selecting the ISO destination in Step2, and then burn it onto the DVD. However, this method does not support RAID driver. Step3. Click the Start buton.
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SUPER RAID This utility allows you to create a super RAID in Windows system.
To create a super RAID: 1. Use checkboxs to select the disks you want included in your RAID. 2. Choose Speed Up or Backup for RAID type.
y Speed Up = RAID0 y Backup = RAID1 3. Click Start. 4. When prompt Finish!, click OK.
Important
SUPER RAID can’t includ the system disk.
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RAMDISK
RAMDISK creates a virtual RAM drive using the available memory in your computer, the performance of the RAMDISK is faster than an SSD and hard drive. RAMDISK allows you to store any temporary information on it. Furthermore, using the RAMDISK will extend your SSD’s life by sparing it from excessive reading and writing.
Creating a RAM Disk When RAMDISK is started, it will create a default RAM disk. If you want to change settings, refer to following instructions.

Setting Backup Management

Option
Apply Button

y Setting – specify Letter, Name, Size and Format of the RAM disk. y Option – select browser temporary files to save/load on the RAM disk. You can also add software files to improve reading speed. y Backup – specify backup and restore settings to prevent data loss. All files will be lost each time the RAMDISK is stopped if you do not backup.
Browse Button – set the path to the image file. Backup Right Now Button – manually backup files. Restore On Boot – check this box to have the image file loaded automatically when RAMDISK starts. Auto Backup – check this box to backup automatically over a period of time. y Apply Button – allows you to apply changes. y Management – shows RAMDISK information and allows you to delete files.
Remove the RAM disk
Dislpay information Delete files in the RAM disk.
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GAMING LAN MANAGER
GAMING LAN MANAGER is an utility for traffic shaping for the Windows 10. It can keep your internet fast during heavy upload/ download and improve your ping for online games. If your motherboard has a Wi-Fi module, GAMING LAN MANAGER provides virtual access point function for traffic shaping for your mobile devices.
y Applications – displays currently using network bandwidth applications. You can prioritize Games, Medias or File sharing programs as high as possible. y Performance – shows top 5 applications by total traffic, allows you to monitor network bandwidth usage. y Network Test – allows you to setup bandwidth control. y Advanced Setting – allows you to expand RWIN to accelerate download speed. You can also block IP address and setup virtual access point. y Information – shows version information. y WiFi Analysis – shows wireless signal strength and information.
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Configuring Bandwidth This section describes how to configure Internet Provider Speed. You can configure default internet upload and download bandwidth from the Network Test tab on the GAMING LAN MANAGER window.
Important
Before using the GAMING LAN MANAGER for the first time, you should use the Test Network Speed button which runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your Internet service provider. To test the Upload and Download speed and configure bandwidth, please follow the steps below:
1
3 4 2
1. Click the Network Test block in GAMING LAN MANAGER. 2. Click Test Network Speed button. The test takes several minutes to test your
network speed. 3. Enter the testing results into Upload Speed and Download Speed fields. 4. Check the Enable Bandwidth Control to allow the GAMING LAN MANAGER to
manage the bandwidth.
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Nahimic 3
Nahimic 3 is designed to offer the best audio experience it contains audio effects, microphone effects and Sound Tracker.

Installation and Update Nahimic 3 is included in the audio driver. If you need to install it or update it, please use the Driver Disc with your motherboard or download the driver from MSI’s official website.

Audio Tab

From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 3’s audio effects, audio profiles and settings.

Device display & Volume

On/Off Button

Audio Profiles Reset Button Try Button

Audio Effects

y Device display & Volume – displays the type of audio device currently being used as output, as well as its current volume.
Mute – mutes the current audio output device. y Audio profiles – allows you to choose between 4 factory audio profiles to fit your multimedia experience (Music, Gaming, Movie or Communication). All profiles can be modified as you wish. y On/Off Button – allows you to turn all of Nahimic 3’s audio effects in one click. y Audio Effects – allows you to separately control any of the 5 audio effects.
Surround Sound – it is an audio effect mainly dedicated to headphones acoustic experience. Gaming and Movies – virtualizes the multichannel audio stream from the
game engine or the movie soundtrack and downmixes it in order to retrieve a multichannel listening experience over your stereo headphones or speakers. Music – expands the stereo for a wider sound stage. Volume Stabilizer – it maintains a constant volume for all elements of the audio experience (dialogs, soundtrack, explosions, etc.) to make them all sound softer, balanced or louder. The Quiet On / Off option allows to enter a night mode by removing some basses. This way, you won’t disturb people around you if you’re using speakers to play your media.
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Voices – it boosts (or removes) the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from -12 to +12 dB. Bass – increases (or decreases) the energy in low frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. Treble – increases (or decreases) the energy in high frequencies from -12 to +12 dB. y Reset Button – restores the current profile to its default values. y Try Button – launches an audio sample that allows to test audio settings.

Microphone Tab

From this tab, you can access all of Nahimic 3’s microphone effects and settings.

Device display & Volume

On/Off Button

Microphone Profiles Reset Button
Try Button

Microphone Effects

y Device display and volume – displays the type of recording device currently being used as input, as well as its current volume..
Mute – mutes the current mic device. y Mic profiles – allows you to choose between 2 factory mic profiles to fit your experience (Chat or Conference). All profiles can be modified as you wish. y On / Off button – allows you to turn on and off all Nahimic 3’s microphone effects in one click. y Microphone Effects – allows you to separately control any of the 4 microphone effects.
Static Noise Suppression – it removes the static noises like the ones coming from your computer fans. Echo Cancellation – improves the voice quality by cancelling the echo. Lateral Sound Cancellation – it only records the sound coming from the front of your microphone. Voice Stabilizer – Levels the volume of your voice in order to avoid any saturation and maintains a constant and clear communication. y Reset Button – restores the current profile to its default values. y Try Button – Turns the microphone loopback On/Off.

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Sound Tracker Tab

The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented feature that provides a visual indication localizing the sources of the sounds while in a game. These are represented by dynamic segments pointing the direction of the sounds: the more opaque they are, the stronger the sounds are. Thanks to this feature, players are able to pick up an approaching threat more definitively and easily, thereby being even more dynamic. The Sound Tracker captures the 5.1 and 7.1 sound streams processed by your audio system, and is displayed in the applications and games using DirectX 9, 9c, 10 and 11.

On/Off Button

Try Button

Compatible games
Sound Tracker
Sound Tracker Effects
y ON / OFF Button – allows you to enable/ disable the Sound Tracker by switching this option ON/ OFF. y Try Button – launch a 7.1 audio sample allowing you to preview how the radar will react in your game. y Sound Tracker Effects
Size – allows you to adjust the scale of the Sound Tracker, making it look bigger or smaller. Transparency – allows you to adjust the transparency of the Sound Tracker, making it look more or less discrete. Color – click the colored circle to open the color edition window. You can apply the color you want to the dynamic segments. y Compatible games – clicking this link opens the official Nahimic website, and leads to the list of compatible games able to display the Sound Tracker. Settings Tab In this section, it allows you to select the language of Nahimic 3’s UI.

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RAID Configuration
Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives.
Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. RAID 10 uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID 0 and 1 by forming a RAID 0 array from two RAID 1 arrays.
RAID level comparison

Minimum # drives Data protection Read performance Write performance Capacity utilization

RAID 0
2 None Excellent Excellent 100%

RAID 1
2 Excellent OK Good 50%

RAID 10
4 Excellent OK Good 50%

Important
All the information/ volumes/ pictures listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix.

Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility

Enter BIOS and change the SATA Mode setting to RAID Mode, press F10 to save the changing, and then reboot. When booting the system, press Ctrl+R when the BIOS banner displays. After entering AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility, the following screen is displayed.

AMD-RAID Array Configuration Creates an array from the connected disks
Arrays

Disks

1—-RAID5, 999GB, Ready(R/W)

0-00,500GB,Online 0-01,500GB,Online 0-02,500GB,Online 0-03,500GB,Online

Main Menu Initialize Disk(s) Create Array Delete Array(s) Swap Two Arrays Manage Hot Spare(s) View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Continue to Boot

Available Keys