MSI Z170 KRAIT GAMING - Table of Contents

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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 ......................................................................................................20
Z170A KRAIT GAMING ..................................................................................... 20
Z170 KRAIT GAMING ....................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ........................................................................................................22
LAN Port LED Status Table ............................................................................... 22
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................. 22
Realtek HD Audio Manager ............................................................................... 23
Overview of Components ....................................................................................25
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................... 27
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 28
PCI_E1~6, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots.................................................... 29
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .................................................................. 31
SE1_21: SATAe Connector ............................................................................... 31
M2_1: M.2 Slots ................................................................................................. 32
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ........................................................................... 33
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................ 34
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 34
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 34
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ..................................................................... 35
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 35
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors .................................................... 36
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .................................................................... 37