MSI H270 gaming M3 User Manual

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Thank you for buying the MSI
®
Z270 GAMING M3/ H270 GAMING M3/ B250 GAMING M3
motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items.
If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x2
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
LED Extension Cable
80cm x1
SATA Cable Labels
Case Badge
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MSI H270 gaming M3 Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket	LGA 1151
Chipset	Intel H270
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	64 GB
Memory Speed	2400/2133 MHz
SATA Ports	6
LAN	1 x Gigabit LAN
Audio	Realtek ALC892
RAID Support	0, 1, 5, 10
USB Ports	6 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6 x USB 2.0
M.2 Slots	1

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components required for PC assembly.

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

Specifications

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

Audio Ports Configuration

Diagram showing audio port connections for different channel configurations.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

DIMM Slots

PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the system's BIOS setup utility.

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

EZ Mode BIOS Interface

BIOS Management Features

Advanced Mode BIOS Navigation

SETTINGS Menu

OC Explore Mode and CPU Ratio Settings

CPU Ratio and Voltage Control

CPU Base Clock and DRAM Settings

CPU and GT Voltage and Current Protection

CPU Core/GT Voltage Mode and CPU Specifications

M-FLASH BIOS Update Utility

HARDWARE MONITOR Fan Control

COMMAND CENTER Software

LIVE UPDATE 6 Utility

LIVE UPDATE 6 Total Installer

GAMING APP Features

X-BOOST Performance Modes

X-BOOST Advance Settings

MSI SMART TOOL for Windows Installation

MSI SMART TOOL Software RAID

Nahimic 2 Audio Enhancements

Nahimic 2 Microphone and EQ Settings

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU)

RAID Configuration (optional)

Creating a RAID Volume

Removing a RAID Volume

Failed Hard Drive Member Rebuild

M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Creation

Removing a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Volume

Troubleshooting Common Issues