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How to Optimise Your MSI BIOS Settings
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Send to PhoneIf you recently updated your BIOS or cleared your CMOS, it's likely that the optimal BIOS settings for your system aren't enabled or disabled by default. Adjusting these settings can resolve issues and improve system performance.
Why Should I Optimise My BIOS Settings?
Optimising your BIOS settings can:
- Enhance System Stability: Ensure your system runs smoothly without crashes or errors.
- Improve Performance: Enable features that boost system and memory performance.
- Resolve Issues: Fix problems caused by incorrect or default BIOS settings.
Getting into the BIOS
- First, ensure your PC is turned off. The best way to do this is via a Windows Shutdown.
- Once off, turn your PC back on and immediately and continuously press the Delete key on your keyboard to enter your BIOS. This must be done from the moment the computer is turned on.
- On your BIOS screen, press F2 to enter Advanced Mode. This should show tabs or categories that allow you to make settings changes.
- First, ensure your PC is turned off. The best way to do this is via a Windows Shutdown.
- Once off, turn your PC back on and immediately and continuously press the Delete key on your keyboard to enter your BIOS. This must be done from the moment the computer is turned on.
- On your BIOS screen, press F2 to enter Advanced Mode. This should show tabs or categories that allow you to make settings changes.
In the BIOS
Game Boost
- Select XMP Profile 1
Settings > Advanced > PCI Subsystem Settings
- Enable Above 4G Decoding
- Enable Re-Size BAR Support
Windows OS Configuration > Secure Boot
- Set Secure Boot to Enabled, Active, or Standard
Boot
- Disable Fast Boot
Security > Trusted Computing
- Ensure Security Device Support is set to Enable
- Press F10 to Save & Exit
What's Next?
After adjusting these settings, your system should run more smoothly and efficiently. If you continue to experience issues or need further assistance, feel free to reach out for support.
For more in-depth troubleshooting and maintenance, consider the following guides:
- How to Clean Your PC Fans (Easy)
- How to Run SFC and DISM Scans (Easy)
- How to Update Your BIOS (Intermediate)
If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out for additional support - we're always happy to help!
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