MSI Gaming 7 User Manual
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- 41 - `M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `Advanced Frequency Settings &Performance Upgrade (Note) Provides you with five different overclocking configurations. Options are: 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade, 60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto) &CPU Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. &Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. &Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) (Note) Allows you to configure the Processor Base Clock by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency by several preset host clock multipliers. This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. &Spread Spectrum Control (Note) Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) This item is configurable only when CPU Base Clock is set to Manual. &Host Clock Value This value is determined by multiplying the Host/PCIe Clock Frequency value by the Processor Base Clock (Gear Ratio) value. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup
- 42 - (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. `Advanced CPU Core Settings &Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default: Auto) &CPU Upgrade (Note) Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto) &CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. &CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. &CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the \ Advanced Frequency Settings menu. &K OC (Note) Allows for increased performance by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) &CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &Filter PLL Level Allows you to set the Filter PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &Uncore Ratio Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. &Uncore Frequency Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency. BIOS Setup
- 43 - (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. &Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) &Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) &Core Current Limit (Amps) Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) &No. of CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be red\ uced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &C3 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to d\ ecrease power consumption. The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &C6/C7 State Support (Note) Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to d\ ecrease power consumption. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When en\ abled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup
- 44 - `Advanced Memory Settings &Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. &System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) &Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the \ System Memory Multiplier settings. &Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the \ Advanced Frequency Settings menu. &Memory Overclocking Profiles (Note) Allows you to set the memory frequency. Options may vary depending on the memory being used. (Default: Disabled) &Memory Boot Mode Provides memory detection and training methods. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enable Fast Boot Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Disable Fast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. BIOS Setup
- 45 - This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings &Memory Enhancement Settings Provides three different memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal) &Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. &Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory. &Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) BIOS Setup
- 46 - `Advanced Voltage Settings `Advanced Power Settings BIOS Setup
- 47 - &CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the CPU VRIN. The levels are (from highest to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Selecting a higher level keeps the Vcore more consistent\ with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel®'s specifications. (Default: Auto) &CPU VRIN Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on the CPU VRIN voltage for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 300.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) &CPU VRIN Current Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the CPU VRIN voltage. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Standard~Extreme Selects Standard, Low, Medium, High, Turbo, or Extreme which represents different level of over-current protection for the Vcore. &DDR CH(A/B) Current Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the memory voltage. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Standard~Extreme Selects Standard, Low, Medium, High, Turbo, or Extreme which represents different level of over-current protection for the memory voltage. &CPU VRIN PWM Thermal Protection Displays the PWM thermal protection threshold for the CPU VRIN area. &DDR CH(A/B) PWM Thermal Protection Displays the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Channel A and Channel B memory area. &CPU VRIN PWM Switch Rate Displays the CPU VRIN PWM frequency. &DDR CH(A/B) PWM Switch Rate Displays the current operating PWM frequency for Channel A and Channel B memory. &PWM Phase Control Allows you to automatically change the PWM phase according to the CPU lo\ ad. The power-saving levels are (from lowest to highest): eXm Perf (Extreme Performance ), High Perf (High Performance), Perf (Performance), Balanced, Mid PWR (Mid Power), and Lite PWR (Light Power). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. BIOS Setup
- 48 - `PC Health Status &Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show "Close" at next boot. &Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. BIOS Setup
- 49 - &CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG Displays the current system voltages. &CPU/System/PCH Temperature Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature. &CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan (SYS_FAN1~SYS_FAN3) speeds. &CPU/System Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. &CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan (CPU_FAN/CPU_OPT/SYS_FAN1~SYS_FAN3) is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) &CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. &Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. &CPU OPT Fan Speed Control (CPU_OPT Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. &Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU OPT Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. &1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. &Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. BIOS Setup
- 50 - &2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. &Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. &3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN3 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. &Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when 3rd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. BIOS Setup