MSI H170A PC MATE

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Contents
Contents
Unpacking ................................................................................................................1
Safety Information ...................................................................................................2
Quick Start................................................................................................................3
Preparing Tools and Components ....................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor .......................................................................................... 4
Installing DDR4 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 ......................................................................................................19
Rear I/O Panel ........................................................................................................20
LAN Port LED Status Table ............................................................................... 20
Realtek HD Audio Manager ............................................................................... 20
Overview of Components ....................................................................................22
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................... 24
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 25
PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots ............................................... 26
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .................................................................. 27
SE1_21: SATAe Connector ............................................................................... 27
M2_1: M.2 Slot ................................................................................................... 28
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................ 29
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ........................................................................... 30
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ..................................................................... 31
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 31
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 32
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 32
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .......................................................................... 32
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors ..................................................... 33
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 34
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...................................................... 34
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .................................................................... 35