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MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK AC User Manual

MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK AC
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Thank you for buying the MSI
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motherboard Z170A TOMAHAWK/ B150A TOMAHAWK/
B150 TOMAHAWK/ Z170A TOMAHAWK AC/ B150A TOMAHAWK AC/ B150 TOMAHAWK
AC. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If
something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x6
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
Antenna x2
For Z170A/ B150A/ B150 TOMAHAWK AC
Intel 8260 Wi-
Fi/ Bluetooth
Module
Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth
Module Bracket
Antenna Bracket
Intel 8260 Wi-Fi/
Bluetooth Driver
Disc

Table of Contents

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MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK AC Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Z170
SocketLGA 1151
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
Max Memory64 GB
Memory SpeedDDR4 2133/2400/2800/3000/3200 MHz (OC)
PCIe Slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage6 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2
AudioRealtek ALC892

Summary

Safety and Handling Guidelines

General Safety Precautions

Provides essential guidelines for safe component handling and computer assembly.

Handling Sensitive Components

Details precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage during handling.

Quick Start Installation Guide

Core Installation Steps

Covers installing CPU, RAM, front panel, motherboard, drives, graphics card, and power connectors.

System Specifications Overview

CPU, Chipset, and Memory Details

Outlines CPU support, chipset features, and memory specifications.

BIOS Setup and Configuration

Entering and Navigating BIOS

Guides on accessing BIOS setup, function keys, and basic navigation.

Overclocking and CPU/DRAM Tuning

Covers CPU/DRAM settings, voltages, frequency adjustments, and memory profiles.

Software and Utility Guide

MSI Software Suite Overview

Details Command Center, Game Boost, Live Update 6, Gaming App, M-Cloud, RAMDisk, and Gaming LAN.

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU)

Covers Intel XTU for system tuning, testing, and overclocking.

RAID Configuration Options

Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) ROM

Guides on creating, deleting, and managing RAID volumes using Intel RST.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

System Power and Display Problems

Addresses issues with no power, no signal to monitor, and boot failures.