MSI H170M PRO-VDH User Manual

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Motherboard User
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MSI H170M PRO-VDH Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	H170M PRO-VDH
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary tools and hardware components for motherboard installation.

Specifications

Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCIe Expansion Slots

SATA Connectors

Details on SATA and SATAe connectors for storage devices.

Power Connectors

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to enter the BIOS setup menu during system boot.

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for resetting BIOS settings to default values.

Updating BIOS

Instructions for updating the motherboard's BIOS via M-FLASH or Live Update 6.

EZ Mode

Advanced Mode

BIOS Menu Selection

Description of the main BIOS menu options available in Advanced Mode.

SETTINGS

OC (Overclocking)

OC Explore Mode

Select between normal or expert modes for overclocking settings.

CPU Core Settings

Adjustments for CPU base clock, turbo boost, and related frequency settings.

DRAM Settings

Configuration for DRAM timing modes, voltages, and fast boot.

CPU Features

Settings related to Hyper-Threading, processor cores, and Intel virtualization technologies.

M-FLASH

OC PROFILE

HARDWARE MONITOR

Software Description

COMMAND CENTER

LIVE UPDATE 6

Updating the System

Steps to update system components using Live Update 6.

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

RAID Configuration (optional)

Troubleshooting

Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the computer does not power on.

Display Issues

Solutions for no signal to the monitor, including beep codes.

Boot Issues

Steps to resolve issues when the computer does not boot after BIOS update.

Audio, Network, and USB Issues

Troubleshooting for no audio, no network, and non-functional USB devices.