MSI Z170A SLI PLUS

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information ...................................................................................................2
Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel ..........................................................................................................8
LAN Port LED Status Table ................................................................................. 8
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 8
Overview of Components ....................................................................................10
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................... 11
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 12
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots...................................................................... 13
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 14
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .................................................................. 14
M2_1: M.2 Slots ................................................................................................. 15
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ........................................................................... 16
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 17
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ............................................................... 17
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................ 18
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 18
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .................................................................... 19
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 20
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .......................................................................... 20
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors .................................................... 21
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...................................................... 22
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ............................................................ 22
BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................23
Entering BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 23
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................. 24
Updating BIOS ................................................................................................... 24
Overclocking Menu ............................................................................................ 25
Software Description ............................................................................................32
Installing Windows
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7/ 8.1/ 10 ........................................................................... 32
Installing Drivers ................................................................................................ 32
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................ 32