MSI 970A

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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR3 memory ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 11
Power On............................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 22
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 27
PCI_E1~5, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots ........................................................ 28
M2_1: M.2 Slot ...................................................................................................... 29
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 30
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 31
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 31
JUSB4~5: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 32
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 32
JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 33
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 33
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors .......................................................... 34
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 35
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 35
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 36
JSP1: S/PDIF-Out connector ................................................................................ 36