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How do I enable 4G Memory / Crypto currency mining?

Once the BIOS is updated, you can then navigate to the Settings\Advanced\PCI Subsystem Setting tab and set the “Above 4G memory / Crypto Currency mining” option to “enabled.” Given that this issue can be rectified with a BIOS update, we expect other manufacturers to follow MSI’s lead with updates of their own.

What motherboards do cryptocurrency miners use?

Now the mining craze has led MSI to release BIOS updates for Intel’s 100-series motherboards to increase their performance by allowing them to support more graphics cards. Traditionally, cryptocurrency miners use the most economic motherboard available, which until recently were those using the Intel H81 and B85 chipsets.

What does 4G decoding mean?

Google results give this: "The definition of “Above 4G decoding” is to allow the user to enable or disable memory mapped I/O for a 64-bit PCIe device to 4GB or greater address space, because the primary VGA card should always be mapped below 4GB address."

Is 4G decoding necessary to unlock smart access memory?

Apparently Above 4G decoding is necessary to unlock "Smart Access Memory" with AMD's latest NAVI GPU ... which allows for upto 16% increase in performance in games. You must log in to answer this question.

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