MSI C236A WORKSTATION

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 3
Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 8
LAN Port LED Status Table..................................................................................... 8
Audio Ports Configuration ...................................................................................... 8
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 10
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 11
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 12
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 13
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 14
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 14
M2_1: M.2 Slots .................................................................................................... 15
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ............................................................................... 16
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 17
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 17
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 18
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 18
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 19
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 20
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 20
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors .......................................................... 21
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 22
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ................................................................ 22
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 23
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 23
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 24
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 24
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 25
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 27
Overclocking Menu ............................................................................................... 28
Software Description ........................................................................................... 34
Installing Windows
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7/ 8.1/ 10.............................................................................. 34
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 34
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 34