MSI Z270 gaming M3

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 4
Specification Comparison Table ............................................................................. 9
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 10
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 10
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 10
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 11
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 13
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 14
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 15
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 16
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 17
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 18
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 19
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 20
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 21
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 21
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 22
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 23
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 23
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 24
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 24
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 25
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 25
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 26
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 26
XMP LED ............................................................................................................... 26
PCIe x16 slot LEDs................................................................................................ 26
DIMM LEDs ........................................................................................................... 27
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 28
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 28
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 29
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 29
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 30
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 32