MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION - Table of Contents

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Contents
Contents
Unpacking ................................................................................................................1
Safety Information ...................................................................................................2
Quick Start................................................................................................................3
Preparing Tools and Components ....................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor .......................................................................................... 4
Installing DDR4 memory ...................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Front Panel Header .................................................................... 6
Installing the Motherboard ................................................................................... 7
Installing SATA Drives ......................................................................................... 8
Installing a Graphics Card ................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ......................................................................... 10
Connecting the Power Connectors .................................................................... 11
Power On ........................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ........................................................................................................16
Block Diagram ......................................................................................................23
Rear I/O Panel ........................................................................................................24
LAN Port LED Status Table ............................................................................... 24
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................. 24
Realtek HD Audio Manager ............................................................................... 25
Overview of Components ....................................................................................27
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................... 29
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 30
PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots...................................................................... 31
PEGSW1: PCIe CeaseFire Switch .................................................................... 33
J1: OC DASHBOARD Connector ...................................................................... 33
SATA1~8: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .................................................................. 34
SE1_21-SE2_43: SATAe Connectors ............................................................... 34
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots ............................................................................................. 35
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob ............................................................................... 37
JPWR1~4: Power Connectors ........................................................................... 38
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................ 39
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 39
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 40
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 40
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors ..................................................... 41
FV1: V-Check Points Connectors ...................................................................... 42