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MSI X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM User Manual

MSI X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM
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X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM motherboard. Check
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MSI X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelX370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Unpacking

Motherboard

Diagram of the motherboard and its components.

Drivers & Utilities Disc

Includes software for drivers and utilities.

Motherboard User Guide

The manual itself.

I/O Shield

Protects rear I/O ports.

SATA Cable Labels

Labels for SATA cables.

SATA Cable x6

Cables for SATA drives.

SLI Bridge Connector

Connects multiple GPUs.

LED Extension Y Cable

Cable for LED lighting.

Safety Information

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Instructions to prevent damage from static electricity.

Component Handling Guidelines

How to handle sensitive components safely.

Power and Environment Guidelines

Guidelines for power connections and environmental factors.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

What to do if the motherboard is damaged or not working.

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components for assembly.

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide to install the CPU.

Installing DDR4 memory

Visual guide for installing RAM modules.

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Guide to connecting front panel connectors to the motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Steps to mount the motherboard inside the PC case.

Installing SATA Drives

How to install SATA optical and hard drives.

Installing a Graphics Card

Visual steps for installing a graphics card.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Shows how to connect external devices to the rear I/O.

Connecting the Power Connectors

Details on connecting ATX, CPU, and PCIe power cables.

Power On

Steps to power on the system for the first time.

Specifications

CPU and Chipset

Details on CPU support and chipset.

Memory

Memory slot details and supported DDR4 speeds.

Expansion Slots

PCIe slot configurations.

Onboard Graphics

Supported display outputs and resolutions.

Multi-GPU

SLI and CrossFire support.

Storage

SATA, M.2, and U.2 storage interface details.

RAID

Supported RAID levels for SATA devices.

USB

USB port types and controller details.

Audio

Audio codec and features.

LAN

Network controller details.

Back Panel Connectors

List of rear I/O ports.

Internal Connectors

Power, USB, fan, and header connectors.

Internal Buttons

Power, Reset, OC Genie, BIOS Flash buttons.

Jumper

Clear CMOS jumper.

Debug LED

Diagnostic LED.

I/O Controller

Super I/O controller chip.

Hardware Monitor

Monitoring capabilities.

Form Factor

Physical dimensions.

BIOS Features

BIOS chip size and features.

Software

List of included software utilities.

Special Features

Key motherboard features.

Block Diagram

CPU and Peripherals

Diagram showing CPU connectivity to components.

Chipset Connectivity

Diagram showing X370 chipset connections.

I/O and External Connections

Diagram showing external interfaces.

Rear I/O Panel

Rear Panel Overview

Labeled diagram of the rear I/O ports.

LAN Port LED Status Table

Explains LAN port LED indicators.

Audio Ports Configuration

Shows audio port connections.

Clear CMOS and BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button

Function of Clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback+.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Interface and functions of the audio manager software.

Audio Jacks Diagrams

Visuals for connecting audio devices.

Overview of Components

Motherboard Component Layout

Diagram labeling key motherboard connectors and slots.

Component Contents Table

Table listing components, types, and page references.

CPU Socket

Details on the AM4 CPU socket and installation.

Important Notes

Crucial advice for CPU installation and overclocking.

DIMM Slots

Information on RAM slots and installation.

Memory Module Installation Recommendation

Guidance on optimal RAM installation.

Important Notes

Advice on memory compatibility and frequency.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe slot configurations and lanes.

Important Notes

Tips for installing graphics cards and expansion cards.

PCIe Bandwidth Table

Shows PCIe lane allocation for RYZEN/Athlon.

Important Notes

Explains lane sharing and priority.

Installing SLI graphics cards

Step-by-step guide for SLI setup.

OC1: GAME BOOST Knob

Controls CPU overclocking stages.

Using GAME BOOST Knob

Instructions for using the Game Boost knob.

JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper

Jumper for extreme overclocking.

Important Notes

Warnings for using slow mode.

M.2 Slots (Key M)

Details on M.2 slot installation.

Installing M.2 module

Step-by-step guide for M.2 SSD installation.

Using M.2 shield

How to use the M.2 heat dissipation shield.

Important Note

Advice on using the M.2 shield.

U.2 Connector

Explains the U.2 interface for NVMe storage.

Installing U.2 SSD

Steps to connect a U.2 SSD.

Important Note

Warning about M2_1 slot availability.

SATA Connectors

Information on SATA connectors.

Important Notes

Tips for connecting SATA cables.

Device Combination Table

Table showing device compatibility.

M.2 Slots Combination Examples

Visuals of M.2, SATA, U.2, PCIe device combinations.

Power Connectors

Details on ATX, CPU, and PCIe power connectors.

Important Note

Ensuring secure power cable connections.

USB 2.0 Connectors

Connecting USB 2.0 ports to the front panel.

Important Notes

Correct pin connection for USB 2.0.

USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector

Connecting USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C to the front panel.

USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

Connecting USB 3.1 Gen1 ports to the front panel.

Important Note

Correct pin connection for USB 3.1 Gen1.

Charger Port

Functionality of the USB charger port.

Video Demonstration

Guide to smartphone charging via USB.

Fan Connectors

Details on PWM and DC fan connectors.

Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed

How to change fan mode in BIOS.

Important Note

Ensuring fan functionality after mode change.

Pin definition of fan connectors

Pinouts for fan connectors.

Front Audio Connector

Connecting front panel audio jacks.

Chassis Intrusion Connector

Connecting chassis intrusion switch.

Using chassis intrusion detector

How to enable chassis intrusion detection.

Resetting chassis intrusion warning

How to clear intrusion warnings.

Front Panel Connectors

Connectors for front panel switches and LEDs.

TPM Module Connector

Connector for Trusted Platform Module.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Jumper to reset BIOS settings.

BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button

Button for BIOS flashing without CPU/RAM.

Power Button, Reset Button

Function of power and reset buttons.

RGB LED connector

Connector for RGB LED strips.

Important Notes

LED strip compatibility and usage.

Video Demonstration

Guide for installing RGB LED strips.

Onboard LEDs

DIMM LEDs

Indicates memory installation status.

GPU LED

Indicates if GPU is detected.

BIOS FLASHBACK+ LED

Indicates BIOS flashing progress.

PCIe x16 slot LEDs

Shows PCIe slot mode (x16, x8, x4, x1).

Fan LEDs

Indicates fan control mode (PWM/DC).

EZ Debug LED

Displays motherboard debug status (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT).

GAME BOOST LEDs

Indicates Game Boost control source (HW/SW).

Debug Code LED

Displays POST progress and error codes.

Hexadecimal Character Table

Maps hex codes to characters.

Boot Phases

Explains POST stages.

Debug Code LED Table

Detailed table of SEC, PEI, DXE codes.

BIOS Setup

Important Notes

Advice on BIOS updates and versions.

Entering BIOS Setup

How to access BIOS setup.

Function Key

List of BIOS setup function keys.

Resetting BIOS

Methods to reset BIOS settings.

Important Note

Safety warning for clearing CMOS.

Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating BIOS.

Updating BIOS with M-FLASH

Using MSI M-FLASH for BIOS updates.

Updating BIOS with Live Update 6

Using MSI Live Update 6 for BIOS updates.

Updating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK+

Using BIOS FLASHBACK+ for updates.

Important Note

USB format requirement for FLASHBACK+.

EZ Mode

Basic BIOS interface and options.

Important Notes

Warnings about OC menu and defaults.

Information Display and Function Buttons

Explains info display and function buttons in EZ Mode.

Important Notes

Warnings about RAID drivers and M.2 SSD.

Favorites Menu

How to use the Favorites menu.

Advanced Mode

Advanced BIOS interface and options.

BIOS menu selection

Overview of main BIOS menus (SETTINGS, OC, etc.).

SETTINGS

Configuration options for system and peripherals.

System Status

Viewing system date, time, and SATA info.

System Information

Detailed system information.

DMI Information

System hardware details.

Advanced

Advanced PCI subsystem settings.

PCI Latency Timer

PCI interface latency settings.

ACPI Settings

ACPI parameters for power LEDs.

Integrated Peripherals

Settings for onboard peripherals (LAN, audio, USB).

Onboard LAN Controller

Enable/disable onboard LAN.

LAN Option ROM

Control LAN boot option ROM.

Network Stack

UEFI network stack settings.

IPv4 PXE Support

Enable IPv4 PXE boot.

IPv6 PXE Support

Enable IPv6 PXE boot.

SATA Mode

Setting SATA controller mode (AHCI/RAID).

SATAx Hot Plug

Enable/disable SATA hot plug.

HD Audio Controller

Enable/disable onboard audio.

HPET

Enable/disable High Precision Event Timers.

Integrated Graphics Configuration

Settings for onboard graphics.

USB Configuration

USB controller and device settings.

XHCI Hand-off

XHCI hand-off support.

Legacy USB Support

Legacy USB support.

Power Management Setup

System power management settings.

ErP Ready

System power consumption settings.

Restore after AC Power Loss

Behavior on AC power loss.

System Power Fault Protection

Protection against abnormal voltage.

Windows OS Configuration

Windows specific settings.

Windows 10 WHQL Support

Support for Windows 10 WHQL.

Internal GOP Configuration

Graphics Output Protocol settings.

Secure Boot

Windows secure boot settings.

Wake Up Event Setup

System wake up configurations.

Wake Up Event Setup (cont.)

Detailed wake up event options.

Resume By RTC Alarm

Wake up via RTC alarm.

Resume By PCI-E Device

Wake up via PCIe devices.

Resume by USB Device

Wake up via USB devices.

Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Mouse

Wake up via PS/2 mouse.

Resume From S3/S4/S5 by PS/2 Keyboard

Wake up via PS/2 keyboard.

Hot Key

Setting hot keys for wake up.

Boot

System boot device sequence settings.

Full Screen Logo Display

Control boot logo display.

Bootup NumLock State

Set NumLock state on boot.

Info Block effect

Control help information display.

AUTO CLR_CMOS

Automatic CMOS clearing.

Boot Mode Select

Select boot mode (Legacy/UEFI).

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities

Set boot device priority.

Security

BIOS security settings.

Administrator Password

Set administrator password.

User Password

Set user password.

Password Check

Configure password prompts.

Password Clear

Enable/disable password clearing.

Important Note

Advice on setting/clearing passwords.

Trusted Computing

TPM settings.

Security Device Support

Enable/disable TPM for system access.

AMD fTPM switch

Select TPM device.

Device Select

Set TPM device version.

Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Chassis intrusion detection settings.

Chassis Intrusion

Enable/disable chassis intrusion recording.

Save & Exit

Options for saving changes and exiting BIOS.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exit without saving.

Save Changes and Reboot

Save changes and restart.

Save Changes

Save current changes.

Discard Changes

Restore previous values.

Restore Defaults

Load default settings.

Boot Override

Select boot device.

OC

Overclocking settings and options.

Important Notes

Warnings about overclocking.

OC Explore Mode

Select normal or expert OC settings.

CPU Frequency

Set CPU frequency.

Core Performance Boost

Enable/disable CPB.

Downcore Control

Set number of active CPU cores.

Game Boost Button Function Control

Control Game Boost via button.

DRAM Frequency

Set DRAM frequency.

Adjusted DRAM Frequency

Shows adjusted DRAM frequency.

Advanced DRAM Configuration

Memory timing settings.

DigitALL Power

Digital power controls for CPU PWM.

CPU Loadline Calibration Control

CPU loadline calibration settings.

CPU Over Voltage Protection

CPU over-voltage protection limit.

CPU Under Voltage Protection

CPU under-voltage protection limit.

CPU Over Current Protection

CPU over-current protection limit.

CPU Switching Frequency

CPU PWM switching frequency.

CPU VRM Over Temperature Protection

CPU VRM over-temp protection.

CPU Power Duty Control

CPU VRM phase control method.

CPU NB Loadline Calibration Control

CPU-NB loadline calibration.

CPU NB Over Current Protection

CPU-NB over-current protection limit.

CPU NB Switching Frequency

CPU-NB PWM switching frequency.

CPU NB Power Duty Control

CPU-NB VRM control method.

VR 12VIN OCP Expander

Expands VR over-current protection.

DRAM Phase Control

Controls DRAM PWM phase.

DRAM Over Voltage Protection

DRAM over-voltage protection limit.

DRAM Under Voltage Protection

DRAM under-voltage protection limit.

DRAM Over Current Protection

DRAM over-current protection limit.

DRAM Switching Frequency

DRAM switching frequency.

DRAM VRM Over Temperature Protection

DRAM VRM over-temperature protection.

CPU Voltages control

Settings for CPU voltages.

DRAM/PROM Voltages control

Settings for memory voltages.

CPU Memory Changed Detect

Warning for CPU/memory changes.

CPU Specifications

Displays installed CPU information.

CPU Technology Support

Shows key CPU features.

MEMORY-Z

Displays memory settings and timings.

DIMMx Memory SPD

Displays installed memory SPD info.

CPU Features

CPU specific features.

AMD Cool’n’Quiet

CPU speed and power management.

SVM Mode

Enable/disable AMD SVM mode.

Core C6 state

Enable/disable C6 state.

M-FLASH

Utility to update BIOS via USB flash drive.

OC PROFILE

Manage overclocking profiles.

Overclocking Profile Management

Save, load, and clear profiles.

OC Profile Load from ROM

Load profile from BIOS ROM.

OC Profile Save to USB

Save profile to USB.

OC Profile Load from USB

Load profile from USB.

HARDWARE MONITOR

Monitor system voltages, temps, and fan speeds.

Temperature & Speed

Displays system temperatures and fan speeds.

Fan Manage

Controls fan operation modes (PWM, DC, Auto).

Settings Buttons

Fan speed control options.

Voltage display

Shows system voltages.

Software Description

Installing Windows 7/10

Steps to install Windows OS.

Installing Drivers

Steps to install system drivers.

Installing Utilities

Steps to install software utilities.

LIVE UPDATE 6

Software for downloading drivers and updates.

Tabs Overview

Explains Live Update, History, Setting, System Info tabs.

Updating The System

How to update system using Live Update 6.

LIVE UPDATE 6 (cont.)

Detailed steps for using Live Update 6.

Total Installer

Feature for simplified application installation.

COMMAND CENTER

Software for system adjustment and monitoring.

Profile Buttons

Controls for loading/saving profiles.

Important Note

Settings reset to default on shutdown.

CPU Frequency

Adjust CPU ratio and base clock.

CPU Fan

Controls CPU fan speed (Smart/Manual).

CPU Voltage

Controls CPU voltage.

DRAM Frequency & DRAM Voltage

Adjust DRAM frequency and voltage.

IGP Frequency & GT Voltage

Adjust IGP and GT settings.

GAME BOOST

Overclocking stages via software interface.

Option Buttons - Advanced

Access to voltage, fan, sensor controls.

Option Buttons - Setting

Access to record, warning, mobile control.

Warning

Setting thresholds for system warnings.

Mobile Control

Remote control via mobile app.

Gadget Mode

System monitoring gadget feature.

GAMING APP

Software for gaming performance tuning.

Setting Button

Configure Gaming App startup.

Control Mode Buttons

OC, Gaming, Silent modes.

Gaming Function Buttons

LED Effect, OSD, Eye Rest, Dragon Eye.

Peripheral Device Function Buttons

Gaming Hotkey, Mouse Master, VR Ready.

Remote Control Setting Button

Setup for mobile remote control.

LED

Control motherboard LED lighting.

OSD Setting Panel

Configure on-screen display information.

Eye Rest

Optimize display settings.

VR Ready

Optimize system for VR.

Gaming Hotkey

Define hotkeys for system control.

Categories Toggle

Switch between hotkey categories.

Macro Genie

Create keyboard/mouse macros.

Windows Keys

Define hotkeys for Windows shortcuts.

Login Keys

Hotkey login function.

MSI Smart Keys

Define hotkeys for MSI Smart Keys.

Mouse Master

Mouse macro and DPI adjustment.

RAMDISK

Create a virtual RAM drive.

Creating a RAM Disk

Steps to create and configure RAMDISK.

X-BOOST

Select system performance modes.

Easy

Easy mode for performance selection.

Setting

Enable/disable X-BOOST on startup.

Advance

Advance mode for USB/Storage boost.

MSI SMART TOOL

Tool for creating Windows USB installers.

WIN7 SMART TOOL

Guide to creating Win7 USB installer.

SUPER RAID

Utility to create SUPER RAID.

GAMING LAN MANAGER

Utility for network traffic shaping.

Configuring Bandwidth

How to configure internet speed.

Speed Testing

Steps to test network speed.

DRAGON EYE

Application for in-game video overlay.

On / Off Switch

Enable/disable Dragon Eye.

Video List

Select and add videos.

Size Settings

Adjust video overlay size.

Position Settings

Adjust video overlay position.

Transparency Settings

Adjust video overlay transparency.

Hotkeys Information

Information on Dragon Eye hotkeys.

Nahimic 2

Audio enhancement software.

Audio Tab

Access audio effects and profiles.

Microphone Tab

Access microphone effects and settings.

EQ Profile Page

EQ profiles and custom EQ settings.

HD Audio Recorder 2

Features for audio recording and launchpad.

Sound Tracker

Visual sound localization feature.

XSplit Gamecaster V2

Software for gameplay recording and streaming.

Logging

User login dialogue.

Registering an Account

Steps to create an XSplit account.

Learning stream and record

How to stream and record gameplay.

Inside the XSplit Gamecaster Overlay

Features within the game overlay.

Accounts Tab

Connect social media and streaming services.

Settings Tab

Configure stream and record settings.

Microphone Settings

Select microphone device.

Camera Settings

Select camera device.

BRB Graphics

Configure Be-Right-Back graphics.

Recordings Tab

Manage recorded videos.

SteelSeries Engine 3

Unified platform for SteelSeries devices.

My Gear

Access and manage SteelSeries devices.

Library

Set up auto-launch configurations.

Application Configuration

Deploy configurations per application.

Configuration Windows

Device-specific configuration settings.

Configuring Your Devices

Customizing device settings.

Widgets

Customize device aspects.

Widgets Toggle

Toggle widgets.

Configuration Windows Toggle

Toggle configuration windows.

Live Preview

Preview configuration changes.

Revert/ Save Button

Save or revert configuration changes.

CPU-Z

Utility to gather system information.

CPU Tab

CPU details.

Caches Tab

Cache information.

Mainboard Tab

Motherboard details.

Memory Tab

Memory details.

SPD Tab

Memory module SPD info.

Graphics Tab

GPU details.

Bench Tab

CPU benchmark/stress test.

About Tab

CPU-Z version and system info.

Troubleshooting

The power is not on

Steps to resolve power issues.

No signal to monitor

Steps for no display issues.

Computer does not boot after BIOS update

Troubleshooting BIOS update failures.

Lost BIOS password

How to recover from lost BIOS password.

No audio

Troubleshooting audio problems.

No network

Troubleshooting network connectivity.

USB device not working

Troubleshooting USB device issues.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

FCC compliance information.

CE Conformity

CE conformity declaration.

C-Tick Compliance

C-Tick compliance information.

Battery Information

Battery disposal and handling.

Chemical Substances Information

Compliance with chemical substance regulations.

WEEE Statement

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment statement.

Environmental Policy

MSI's environmental policy.

India RoHS

Compliance with India RoHS rules.

Việt Nam RoHS

Compliance with Vietnam RoHS rules.

Copyright

Copyright information.

Technical Support

Resources for technical assistance.

Trademark Recognition

Acknowledgement of product names.

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