MSI Z270 GAMING M7

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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 .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 23
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 27
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 31
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 32
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 33
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ................................................... 35
JUSB4~5: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 36
JUSB1, JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors........................................................... 36
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 37
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 38
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 38
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 39
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 40
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 41