MSI z170a GAMING M9 ACK - 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 ........................................................................................................16
Block Diagram ......................................................................................................23
Rear I/O Panel ........................................................................................................24
LAN Port LED Status Table ............................................................................... 24
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................. 24
Cmedia Xtreme Audio DAC ............................................................................... 25
Overview of Components ....................................................................................27
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................... 29
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 30
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots...................................................................... 31
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .................................................................. 33
SE1_43-SE2_65: SATAe Connectors ............................................................... 33
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots ............................................................................................. 34
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ............................................................................... 37
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button ............................................. 38
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ........................................................................... 38
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................ 39
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ............................................................... 39
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 40
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .............................................................................. 41
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 41
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors .................................................... 42
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .................................................................... 43