MSI Z270 GAMING M6 AC - English; Table of Contents

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Contents
Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 3
Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 8
LAN Port LED Status Table..................................................................................... 8
Audio Ports Configuration ...................................................................................... 8
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................... 9
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 11
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 12
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 13
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 14
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 16
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 17
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 18
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 20
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 20
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 21
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 22
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 22
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 23
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 24
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 24
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 25
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 25
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 26
FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button ................................................................. 26
Onboard LEDs ...................................................................................................... 27
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 32
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 32
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 33
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 33
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 35
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 37
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 38
Software Description ........................................................................................... 48
Installing Windows
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7/ 8.1/ 10.............................................................................. 48
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 48
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 48