MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION User Manual

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Unpacking
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Thank you for buying the MSI
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Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION
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 x6
SLI Bridge
Connector
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
OC DASHBOARD
Door Hanger
Quick Guide
OC DASHBOARD
Cable
Motherboard
SATA Cable Labels
V-Check Cable x6

MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z170
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Memory Support	DDR4
Form Factor	ATX
Audio	Realtek ALC1150
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory Supported	64GB
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	6 x USB 2.0
Network	Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
Memory Speed	DDR4-3600 (OC)
Multi-GPU Support	NVIDIA 2-Way SLI
PCIe Slots	3 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Summary

Safety Information

Quick Start

Installing Core Components

Installing a Processor

Detailed steps for installing the CPU onto the motherboard.

Installing DDR4 Memory

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR4 RAM modules.

Installing Motherboard and Graphics Card

Connectivity and Power Setup

Connecting SATA and Power Supply

BIOS Setup and Management

Entering and Updating BIOS

Advanced BIOS Settings

Configuration options for overclocking, CPU features, and DRAM.

Software Utilities

System Update and Drivers

RAID Configuration

Creating and Managing RAID Arrays

Guides for creating, managing, and troubleshooting RAID volumes.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Hardware and Software Issues

Solutions for common issues like no power, boot failures, and connectivity problems.