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MSI Z170A SLI User Manual

MSI Z170A SLI
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Thank you for buying the MSI
®
Z170A SLI motherboard. Check to make sure your
motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x4
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
SLI Bridge
Connector
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MSI Z170A SLI Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Z170
SocketLGA 1151
Form FactorATX
Maximum Memory64 GB
Storage Interface6 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2
AudioRealtek ALC892
LANIntel I219-V Gigabit LAN
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Slots4
Memory SpeedDDR4 2133 MHz
PCIe Slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB Ports6 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6 x USB 2.0
Multi-GPU Support2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFire

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start Guide

Installing Hardware Components

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard.

Installing DDR4 Memory

Instructions for correctly inserting DDR4 memory modules into slots.

Installing the Motherboard

Procedure for mounting the motherboard inside the computer chassis.

Installing SATA Drives

Guide for connecting SATA storage devices like HDDs and SSDs.

Installing a Graphics Card

Steps for installing a graphics card into a PCIe slot.

Connecting System Components

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Details on connecting front panel case switches, LEDs, and ports to the motherboard.

Connecting the Power Connectors

Guide for connecting ATX power supply connectors to the motherboard.

System Power On Procedure

BIOS Setup Guide

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the BIOS setup utility during system boot.

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for restoring BIOS settings to default values.

Updating BIOS

Guides for updating the system BIOS using M-FLASH or Live Update 6.

EZ Mode

Basic BIOS interface for system information and simple configuration.

Software Installation Guide

Installing Operating System

Steps for installing Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 on the system.

Installing Drivers

Guide for installing essential motherboard drivers from the included disc.

COMMAND CENTER Utility

OC GENIE 4 Utility

LIVE UPDATE 6 Utility

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

RAID Configuration Guide

Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Guide on configuring RAID using the Intel RST Option ROM.

Creating RAID Volume

Detailed steps for creating RAID volumes with specific levels and sizes.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power Issues

Solutions for the system not powering on.

Display Issues

Solutions for no video signal to the monitor.

Boot Issues

Solutions for the computer not booting after BIOS updates.

BIOS and System Issues

Troubleshooting for lost BIOS passwords, audio, network, and USB problems.

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