MSI Z170A SLI - User Manual

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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

MSI Z170A SLI Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	Z170A SLI
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start Guide

Preparing Tools and Components

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 Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Guide for connecting ATX power supply connectors to the motherboard.

System Power On Procedure

Power On

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.

SETTINGS Menu

OC Menu

M-FLASH

OC PROFILE

HARDWARE MONITOR

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.

Installing Utilities

COMMAND CENTER Utility

OC GENIE 4 Utility

LIVE UPDATE 6 Utility

Updating The System

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.

Deleting RAID Volume

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

Recovery Volume Options

Degraded RAID Array

Failed Hard Drive Member

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.