MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI User Guide
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Software & Application User Guide G52-XXXX1HA - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 2
trademarks of AMD Corporation. ￭ Intel® is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ￭ Windows® is registered MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 3
the advanced software applications designed by MSI. ◯ Control Center - this chapter describes Control Center overview, how to monitor your mainboard hardware, read CPU, memory information and use Control Center to overclock the system. ◯ Super-Charger - this chapter guides you with Super-Charge to - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 4
Application Guide ▍ Contents Control Center 1 Control Center Overview 2 System Information 5 Overclock 7 Green Power 11 Gadget Mode 12 Super-Charger 13 Enabling Super-Charger 14 Winki III 15 System Requirement 16 Entering Winki III 16 Winki III overview 19 Hotkeys 20 Audio Genie - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 5
Preface EasyViewer 43 Supported File Formats 44 Preview Mode 44 Slide Mode 46 3D Effect 48 VIRTU 49 System d-Mode 59 Installing VIRTU 59 VIRTU Operation 60 VIRTU Universal MVP Control Panel 61 CLICK BIOS II 65 CLICK BIOS II Overview 66 BIOS Menu Operation 67 Changing Boot Priority 68 - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 6
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Control Center Control Center is an user-friendly software and exclusively developed by MSI, helping users to monitor the system status, overclock the system and adjust power saving function under OS. With the help of Control Center, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 8
this panel. Mainboard information CPU information Memory information Overclock Control Panel Advanced buttons Overclocking Mode bar Profile buttons Note Advanced and DRAM Timing button only appear when you use a Intel mainboard. Important The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 9
Tab To enter the OC Genie/ OC Genie II tab, click the sub-menu under the Overclocking tab. Under the OC Genie/ OC Genie II tab, read the introduction on the tab first. The functions of Intel CPU and AMD CPU may be different, that will have different screens. The following figure - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 10
Software Application Guide Green Power Tab Green Power is an energy saving technology that controls power supply by auto phase switching for CPU and components. Besides, Green Power - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 11
detailed information window, including model name, chipset, BIOS, audio chip, graphic chip and LAN chip information. CPU Information CPU information block is under the Overclock tab. You can read the information of model and frequency. Advanced (for Intel CPU) Click the Advanced button on the right - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 12
Software Application Guide CPU Detail Information Click the "More" button on the right side of the CPU block to open the CPU detailed information window, including model name, specifications, features and cache information. Memory Information Memory information block is under the Overclock tab. You - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 13
performance demand. Adjusting DRAM Timings (for Intel chipset) Click the DRAM Timing button on the right side of the Memory block to open the DRAM Timings window, you can read and set parameters. Important • Please refer to the BIOS chapter in the mainboard user guide. • Every time you shut down the - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 14
Software Application Guide Applying parameters You can do all the above mentioned adjustments under each mode, settings, you have to load it every time by clicking the "Load" button. Manual Overclocking You can adjust the CPU base clock, CPU ratio and its related voltages to create an even better - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 15
the Advanced button on the right side of the CPU block to open the Advanced window. You can adjust the CPU/iGPU cores ratio. Locking maximum GPU ratio (for Intel Chipset) To lock GPU ratio at the maximum value, click Max. GPU Ratio button in Advanced window, otherwise it will be dynamically - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 16
Application Guide Unlocking CPU core (for AMD CPU) To enter the Unclock CPU Core tab, click the sub-menu under the Overclocking tab. Under the Unclock CPU Core tab, you can unlock CPU core that is original hidden (or disabled) in CPU to enhance the performance. Therefore, a dual or tri-core CPU - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 17
mode, read CPU Phase status, also select other power phase and control fan speed. This application provides APS, Intel SVID, and Disable mode for CPU power phase display. In APS and Intel SVID mode, when you adjust CPU voltage, the CPU phase control will switch to Disabled mode automatically. You - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 18
Software Application Guide Gadget Mode Control Center provides a gadget mode to monitor the CPU frequency, iGPU frequency and CPU temperature. Switch to gadget mode by clicking the button - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 19
supply rather than the 0.5A current available with conventional USB interfaces. That is ordinary computer cannot charge your iPad even at power on status. The MSI Super-Charger is a Windows resident program capable of revising power supply mode of your USB port. Once an iPad is connected to your USB - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 20
Software Application Guide Enabling Super-Charger Install and launch Super-Charger, the dialog as below will appear. To enable Super-Charger, click the "On/Off" button to On. - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 21
Winki III Winki III is an MSI self-developed Linux distribution for MSI's proprietary mainboards. The quick boot Winki III provides Live update, Internet browser, instant messenging, Skype, photo viewer and so on. Without entering the Microsoft Windows, users still have access to basic programs that - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 22
following hardware and is required ■ At least 2GB memory ■ DVD Drive Important If you are using the Intel SATA 6Gb/s or Marvell 88SE9128 chip, when you use Live Update or HDDBackup utility under Winki III, please change IDE_Mode to AHCI_Mode in BIOS setting. Entering Winki III You can enter Winki - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 23
installer will format your USB drive. 1. Insert your USB drive to your computer. 2. Put the attached DVD to the DVD drive. 3. Reboot and enter the BIOS by pressing "Delete" under POST screen. 4. Select to boot from DVD drive and reboot. 5. The Winki III boot screen appears as below. 6. Select "Winki - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 24
Software Application Guide 8. Make sure that you backup your data in advanced. Then, click "Yes" to continue. Click here 9. The installer is proceeding. Click "Close" when finish. Click here 10. Click "Reboot" and then "Yes". Click here 11. Enter the BIOS by pressing "Delete" under POST screen. 12. - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 25
Winki III overview The following figure describes the function of the Winki III. Application selection Calendar Task bar Winki Ⅲ Recently opened file list Tool and Device selection RSS reader ▶ Application selection Applications are classified into several categories. Select a category and the - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 26
Software Application Guide Hotkeys You can also use the hotkey listed below. Hotkey Function Ctrl + 1 Web Browser Ctrl + 2 Instant Messenger Ctrl + 3 Skype Network Setting Ctrl + F4 Language Setting Ctrl + F5 Keyboard Setting Ctrl + F11 Decrease Volume Ctrl + F12 Increase Volume 20 - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 27
Audio Genie Audio Genie provides speakers location setting and THX mode selection. This chapter describes how to install Audio Genie and how to use it. - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 28
Software Application Guide Installing Audio Genie If your audio device is built-in with your mainboard, take a moment to confirm that the item "Audio Controller" in BIOS has been set to "Enabled". If you are using the Realtek HD audio card, confirm the card has been installed properly. Before you - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 29
Audio Genie Audio Mode The Audio Mode allows you to select six THX audio modes, You can also select the audio modes by right-click the Audio Genie icon in the system tray. THX This screen introduce the functions of THX control panel. When you enter this screen the THX control panel - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 30
Application Guide Hotkeys You can also use the hotkey listed below. Hotkey Ctrl + F7 Ctrl + F8 Ctrl + F9 Ctrl + F10 Ctrl + F11 Ctrl + F12 Function Game Mode Movie Mode Music Mode Clean Mode Phone Mode Optimum Mode Using THX Control Panel You can open the THX control panel through the Audio Genie - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 31
Video Genie Video Genie provides the automatic color saturation enhancement, contrast enhancement and intelligent gamma correction. Video Genie not only improves the quality of static image, the video playback will be dramatically enhanced. - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 32
Software Application Guide Video Genie overview The following figure describes the function of the Video Genie. Effect comparison Picture selection Cancel button OK button Apply button Enable checkbox ▶ Effect comparison This window shows the picture comparison between before and after Video Genie - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 33
Network Genie Network Genie is an utility to optimize the traffic for bandwidth control. Network Genie is designed for the Realtek LAN chip with Windows Vista and Windows 7 platforms. With the Network Genie you can play on-line games and download data without being disturbed by latency. Just set up - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 34
Application Guide System Requirement In order to run the Network Genie, the following hardware and software is required Hardware: ■ MSI mainboard with Realtek LAN chip (8111E or newer). Software specifications: ■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit ■ Windows Vista 32bit/ 64bit ■ Realtek LAN driver Network - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 35
Network Genie Network Genie Control Panel Mode Tab If Mode tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: ▶ Mode selection Mode selection is used to quickly change the network mode. The following options are available: ■ Game Mode - Network Genie will set gaming applications to high priority. - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 36
Software Application Guide Application Tab If Application tab is selected, the following screen is ■ Priority - "H": represents high network priority. "L": represents low network prior- ity. You can manually change the priority by clicking "H" or "L". ■ Blocked - "Lock icon": represents the network - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 37
is "Internet Speed", and another is "Delay/Sensitivity Settings". In "Internet Speed", you can set the maximum available bandwidth to the upload/ download speed manually or just leave blank for no limit. In "Delay/Sensitivity Settings", you can enable "Speed up Response Time" and "No TCP Delay" to - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 38
Software Application Guide System Info Tab If System Info tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: System Info tab shows system information, including "Processor", "Network Card", "Memory", "Graphics Card", "Operating System", "CPU Usage", "Connection Status", "Total Packets Sent", and " - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 39
. When multiple NICs are installed in the same mainboard, they can be combined into a team. The team must include at least two members, but can support up to ten members. In a team of two or more NICs, the secondary NIC fills the primary, if the primary NIC fails. - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 40
Software Application Guide System Requirement LAN Controller" in BIOS has been set to "Enabled". You need to install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Realtek LAN driver prior to Teaming Genie ▶ Link Aggregation\LACP(802.3ad) Mode This mode supports link aggregation and conforms to the IEEE 802.3ad ( - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 41
Teaming Genie Teaming Genie Overview The following figure describes the function of the Teaming Genie. Mode selection Member selection Create/ Remove button ▶ Mode selection Here you can select a team mode. ▶ Member selection Here you can select members. ▶ Create/ Remove button This button is used - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 42
Software Application Guide Creating Team This section describes how to create a team. Please follow the steps below: 1. Select FEC/GEC mode or Link Aggregation\LACP(802.3ad) mode 2. - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 43
Live Update 5 Live Update 5 is an application for the MSI system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With Live Update 5, you don't need to search the drivers on web sites, and don't need to know the models of mainboard and graphics cards. Live Update 5 will download the - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 44
Software Application Guide Live Update 5 overview After installing and activating Live Update 5, you will see Home, Live Update, History, Setting and About tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel. Home Tab When you launch Live Update 5, you will see the Home tab at first, - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 45
Tab This tab shows the downloading history. Setting This tab allows you specify the frequency that Live Update 5 remind you to update. Reminder Frequency configuration Important The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Please refer to the actual - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 46
Software Application Guide About This tab shows the information about Live Update 5. You can click the "MSI Online Customer Service" button to open the online customer service web page. MSI Online Customer Service link button 40 - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 47
the download list appears, please check the items you intend to update. Select all 4. Click "Download" button at the bottom. 5. When Save Path prompt, you need to specify the directory for Live Update 5. 6. When downloading you will see the screen below. It may take several - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 48
to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use Total Installer: 1. Scan updates in Live Update tab. Select all Total installer button 2. Check the items you intend to update. 3. Click the Total Installer button. Live Update 5 will automatically install them. 4. When prompted, click OK to complete - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 49
EasyViewer MSI EasyViewer is a full 3D image browser that supports NVIDIA 3D vision and allows zoom-in, zoom-out, fullscreen or auto-playback for previewing images. Under the Slide mode, you may edit pictures: image - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 50
Software Application Guide Supported File Formats EasyViewer's current supported file formats are jpg, png, bmp, tif and gif. Preview Mode Zoom In Zoom Out Auto Playing Full Screen Changing Directory 1. Zoom In/Out ■ Scroll - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 51
Video Genie 4. Auto playing images ■ Press the button and the EasyViewer will present a full-screen slide show that runs automatically. 5. Full Screen ■ Press the button and the EasyViewer will enter full-screen mode. 6. Changing the file folder ■ Press the button to change your - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 52
Software Application Guide Slide Mode Zoom In/Out Rotation Fine-tuning Rotation Intelligent White Balance Enhancing HDII Image Saving Files Auto Playing Full Screen 1. Entering Slide mode ■ While - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 53
Video Genie 4. Rotating photos ■ Press the buttons to rotate your photos clockwise or counterclock- wise. ■ Use two-finger rotation (for touch screens only). 5. Fine-tuning the photo rotation ■ Press the button to fine-tune the degree of photo rotation. 6. HDII image enhancement ■ Press - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 54
Software Application Guide 3D Effect EasyViewer provides the 3D visual effect, driver. 4. Install the GeForce 3D Vision driver. 5. Enable GeForce 3D Vision in the NVIDIA control panel. 6. Enter the MSI EasyViewer full-screen mode. 7. Enjoy the 3D effect. Important The MSI EasyViewer can only support - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 55
VIRTU Lucid VIRTU is designed for Intel 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors platform with Intel Processor Graphics enabled. VIRTU dynamically assigns tasks to best available graphics resource based on power, performance and features. VIRTU allows user to fully utilize the - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 56
supports VIRTU ■ Intel 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in an LGA 1155 socket. ■ AMD GPU (HD 4xxx and up) or Nvidia GPU (GF 2xx and up) ■ At least 2GB memory Software specifications: ■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit ■ DirectX 9/ 10/ 10.1/ 11 ■ Intel/ NVIDIA/ AMD GPU drivers - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 57
\Lucid Virtu Driver. ■ GPU drivers and Lucid VIRTU should be installed before running any graphic application. ■ It is recommended to restart the system after every driver installation. Important Lucid VIRTU is designed for Intel 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors based - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 58
Application Guide VIRTU Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 IGP for graphics activities. ■ Invisible or grey logo means VIRTU is not activated. In case no logo is shown on the system tray, it is possible to activate the driver and the control panel manually by using the following instructions - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 59
will be displayed. ▶ Performance optimization You can optimize the performance of the virtualization by using special techniques. Tested on each application in support list. In case of new application some issues may rarely happen it using full performance setting. In this case it is recommended to - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 60
Software Application Guide Games Tab If the Games tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: This screen shows the applications that VIRTU supports with the available graphics cards. The application list is changed according to the graphics cards available in the system and the current - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 61
after filling the required information. This will automatically add an application to the supported game list. Once the desired application will activate, VIRTU will be applied to this application. Important Adding manually an application that was not originally part of the game list means that the - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 62
Software Application Guide About Tab If the "About" tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: This screen provides VIRTU version installed. 56 - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 63
Virtu Universal MVP Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP solution is designed for the platforms with one integrated and one discrete GPU. VIRTU Universal MVP dynamically assigns tasks to best available graphics resource based on power, performance and features. There is no need for HW or HW changes. VIRTU - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 64
specifications: ■ MSI mainboard supports VIRTU Universal MVP ■ Any Intel CPU with integrated graphics support ■ Any NVIDIA/ AMD GPU with DX9/ DX10/ DX11 support ■ At least 2GB memory Software specifications: ■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit ■ DirectX 9/ 10/ 10.1/ 11 ■ Intel/ NVIDIA/ AMD GPU drivers i-Mode - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 65
• Virtual Vsync and HyperFormance features are not available when SLI or CrossFire is enabled. To use Lucid VIRTU Universal Intel/ NVIDIA/ AMD GPU drivers must be installed prior to Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP installation. ■ Install Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP from MSI Driver DVD setup screen → Driver - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 66
Software Application Guide VIRTU Operation Once installed, the Lucid logo shows on no logo is shown on the system tray, it is possible to activate the driver and the control panel manually by using the following instructions: 1. Click Start → Programs → VIRTU Universal MVP. 2. Right-click on "Virtu - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 67
VIRTU Universal MVP VIRTU Universal MVP Control Panel Main Tab When activating the VIRTU control panel, the following window is displayed: In-Game Icon selection Activate button ▶ Activate button By pressing a big "On" button VIRTU Universal MVP solution is activated. If "Show in System Tray" is - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 68
Software Application Guide Performance Tab If Performance tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: HyperFormance ON/ OFF button Virtual Vsync ON/ OFF button This screen controls the - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 69
Tab If the Games tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: This screen shows the applications that VIRTU Universal MVP supports with the available graphic cards. ■ "D" column selected means application will use discrete GPU when running, regardless of physical display cables connection - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 70
filling the required information. This will automatically add an application to the supported game list. Once the desired application will activate, VIRTU Universal MVP will be applied to this application. Important Adding manually an application that was not originally part of the game list means - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 71
II is a new application software that provides a interface for setting parameters of BIOS from Windows operating system without the need to reboot and enter BIOS utility. With the CLICK BIOS II, users can change BIOS settings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 72
BIOS settings. • The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information. ▶ CPU temperature This block shows the temperature of the processor recommend general users to overclock. ■ ECO - - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 73
information. ▶ Menu display This area provides BIOS setting menu that allows you to change parameters. BIOS Menu Operation CLICK BIOS II allows you to set options on four BIOS menus incude SETTINGS, OC (overclocking), ECO and SECURITY. ■ Clicking on , , , , BIOS menus will be displayed in the - MSI X58 PLATINUM SLI | User Guide - Page 74
Software Application Guide Changing Boot Priority Boot priority specifies the order in which boot from devices include HDDs, USB drives, CD/DVD drives, Network devices, UEFI and BEV. CLICK BIOS II offers alternate boot devices allow you to specify the boot device priority by two methods: ▶ From the
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