MSI X470 GAMING PLUS

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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 ........................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 7
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 12
Power On............................................................................................................... 13
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 17
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 23
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 23
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 30
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 32
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 33
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 33
CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors .................................. 34
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 35
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 35
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 36
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 37
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 37
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 38
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 38
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 39
JRGB1, JRGB2: RGB LED Connectors ................................................................. 39
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 40