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Overview of Components
CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 2011-3 CPU
The surface of the LGA2011-3 CPU has
four alignment keys and a yellow triangle
to assist in correctly lining up the CPU
for motherboard placement. The yellow
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal
with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard
comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to
apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the
heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by
inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
BIOS1 Multi-BIOS Switch 48
CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~3,PUMPFAN1 Fan Connectors 46
CPU Socket LGA2011-3 29
DIMM1~8 DIMM Slots 30
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 47
JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 49
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 47
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 43
JLED1 RGB LED connector 45
JPWR1~2 Power Connectors 42
JSLOW1 Slow Mode Booting Jumper 50
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 41
JUSB1~2 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors 43
JUSB3~4 USB 2.0 Connectors 45
M2_1 M.2 Slot (Key M) 36
OC1 GAME BOOST Knob 40
PCI_E1~6 PCIe Expansion Slots 32
POWER1, RESET1 Power Button, Reset Button 49
SATA1~10 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 35
SE1_65 SATAe Connector 35
U2_1 U.2 Connector 37
USB5 USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Connector 44
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