MSI Z170A MPOWER GAMING TITANIUM

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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 .................................................................................................... 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
PCIe slots bandwidth table ................................................................................... 30
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 33
M2_1 & M2_2: M.2 Slot (Key M) ............................................................................ 34
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 35
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ............................................................................... 38
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 39
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 39
USB4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Connector ............................................................... 40
JUSB2~3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 40
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 41