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MSI Z370 GODLIKE GAMING User Manual

MSI Z370 GODLIKE GAMING
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Thank you for buying the MSI
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Z370 GODLIKE GAMING 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 x4
SLI Bridge
Connector
Thermistor
Cable x3
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
Case Badge
Quick Guide
6.3mm - 3.5mm
headphone Jack
1 to 2 RGB LED Extension
Y Cable 80cm x1

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MSI Z370 GODLIKE GAMING Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMSI
ModelZ370 GODLIKE GAMING
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Unpacking

Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists necessary tools and components for PC assembly.

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

Installing DDR4 Memory

Instructions for correctly inserting RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Diagram and explanation for connecting front panel case connectors to the motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Steps for securely mounting the motherboard inside the PC chassis.

Installing SATA Drives

Guidance on connecting SATA storage devices like HDDs and SSDs.

Installing a Graphics Card

Procedure for inserting and connecting a graphics processing unit (GPU).

Connecting Peripheral Devices

How to connect external devices like keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

Connecting the Power Connectors

Details on connecting ATX and CPU power supply cables to the motherboard.

Power On

Final steps to power up the assembled computer system.

Specifications

Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

LAN Port LED Status Table

Table detailing the status and meaning of LAN port LEDs.

Audio Ports Configuration

Diagram showing how to connect speakers and microphones to audio jacks.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Software utility for managing audio settings and effects.

Installing Antennas

Steps for attaching WiFi antennas to the motherboard.

FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button

Description of the button for updating BIOS without a CPU.

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Details on the CPU socket, installation, and important notes.

DIMM Slots

Information on memory slots, installation recommendations, and important considerations.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Details on the PCI Express slots, their configurations, and multi-GPU setups.

PCIe CeaseFire Switch

Explains the function and usage of the PCIe slot enabling/disabling switch.

Installing SLI Graphics Cards

Step-by-step guide for setting up multiple graphics cards in SLI configuration.

U.2 Connector

Information on the U.2 interface port for NVMe storage devices.

M.2 Slots (Key M)

Guide on installing M.2 modules and using the M.2 shield.

Installing the M.2 Xpander-Z

Instructions for installing the M.2 expansion card.

SATA Connectors

Description of SATA 6Gb/s connectors and their combination possibilities.

Front Panel Connectors

Details on connecting front panel switches and LEDs to JFP1 and JFP2.

GAME BOOST Knob

Explanation of the GAME BOOST knob for CPU overclocking stages.

Slow Mode Booting Jumper

Function of the JSLOW1 jumper for extreme overclocking stability.

Power Connectors

Pin definitions and connection guidance for ATX, CPU, and PCIe power connectors.

USB 2.0 Connectors

Information on connecting USB 2.0 ports and the USB Xpander.

USB 3.1 Connectors

Details on USB 3.1 Gen1 and Gen2 Type-C connectors.

Thermal Sensor Connectors

How to connect thermistor cables for temperature monitoring.

Fan Connectors

Explanation of PWM and DC fan connectors and their pin definitions.

Front Audio Connector

Details for connecting front panel audio jacks to JAUD1.

Chassis Intrusion Connector

Functionality and setup for the chassis intrusion detection system.

TPM Module Connector

Information regarding the Trusted Platform Module connector.

Clear CMOS Jumper

How to reset BIOS settings using the JBAT1 jumper.

Multi-BIOS Switch

Functionality of the switch for selecting between BIOS ROMs.

Power/Reset Buttons

Description of the motherboard's power and reset buttons.

OC Buttons

Explanation of OC Force Enter BIOS and OC Retry buttons.

RGB LED Connectors

How to connect RGB LED strips to JRGB1 and JRAINBOW1.

Onboard LEDs

EZ Debug LED

Indicates motherboard debug status (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT).

PCIe & M.2 Slot LEDs

LEDs indicating PCIe slot mode and M.2 card type.

DIMM LEDs

Indicates the status of installed memory modules.

XMP LED

Shows when the Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) mode is enabled.

Fan LEDs

Indicates the fan control mode (PWM or DC).

Fan Speed Indicators

LEDs showing fan speed ranges via color change.

Multi-BIOS LEDs

Indicates which BIOS ROM is currently active.

GAME BOOST LEDs

Shows the control status of the GAME BOOST function.

Debug Code LED

Displays progress and error codes during POST.

Debug Code Details

Comprehensive lists of SEC, PEI, DXE, ACPI, and CPU temp codes.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Methods to access the BIOS setup utility.

Resetting BIOS

Procedures for restoring BIOS to default settings.

Updating BIOS

Guides for updating BIOS via M-FLASH and Live Update 6.

Updating BIOS with BIOS FLASHBACK+

Instructions for updating BIOS using the dedicated button.

EZ Mode

Basic BIOS interface for viewing system info and configuring simple settings.

Advanced Mode

Comprehensive BIOS interface for detailed system configuration.

SETTINGS

Configuration options for system date, time, storage, and system information.

Integrated Peripherals

Settings for onboard devices like LAN, audio, and USB controllers.

Power Management Setup

Configuration for system power behavior, ErP, and wake-up events.

Secure Boot

Settings for Windows secure boot and key management.

Boot

Options for boot device sequence and logo display.

Security

Settings for administrator/user passwords and CMOS clearing behavior.

Save & Exit

Options to save/discard changes, restore defaults, and manage boot override.

OC

Overclocking settings for CPU, memory, and system performance.

M-FLASH

Utility for updating BIOS using a USB flash drive.

OC PROFILE

Features for managing overclocking profiles.

HARDWARE MONITOR

Tools for monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Software Description

Installing Windows 10

Guide for installing the operating system from a disc.

Installing Drivers

Steps to install necessary hardware drivers from the included disc.

Installing Utilities

Procedure for installing supplementary software utilities.

APP MANAGER

Application for managing and updating MSI software.

LIVE UPDATE 6

Software for automatic driver and BIOS updates.

COMMAND CENTER

Utility for system monitoring and tuning in OS.

GAME BOOST

Feature for easy CPU overclocking via hardware or software control.

GAMING APP

Application for optimizing system performance for gaming.

OSD Setting Panel

Configures on-screen display information for gaming.

Eye Rest

Feature to adjust display settings for eye comfort.

VR Ready

Optimizes system performance for Virtual Reality readiness.

Gaming Hotkey

Allows user-defined hotkeys for system control.

Mouse Master

Utility for customizing mouse DPI and macros.

X-BOOST

Selects system performance modes for various tasks.

MYSTICLIGHT

Controls RGB LED lighting effects on MSI products.

MSI SMART TOOL

Tool for creating Windows USB installation drives and software RAID.

SOFTWARE RAID

Utility for creating software RAID configurations in Windows.

RAMDISK

Creates a virtual RAM drive for faster storage access.

Killer Control Center

Manages Killer network adapter settings and bandwidth.

DRAGON EYE

Application to watch videos during gaming sessions.

Nahimic 2

Enhances audio experience with effects and profiles.

HD Audio Recorder 2

Part of Nahimic 2 for audio recording and processing.

Sound Tracker

Visualizes sound source location in games.

XSplit Gamecaster V2

Software for gameplay recording and live streaming.

SteelSeries Engine 3

Manages SteelSeries device settings and profiles.

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

Software for overclocking, tuning, and testing system performance.

CPU-Z

Utility for gathering system hardware information.

TriDef VR

Software for playing PC games in a 3D VR environment.

TriDef SmartCam

Replaces or blurs backgrounds in video chat and streaming.

RAID Configuration

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM

Guide to enter IRST Option ROM for RAID setup.

Creating a RAID Volume

Steps to create new RAID volumes using the IRST utility.

Removing a RAID Volume

Procedure for deleting existing RAID volumes.

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

How to revert RAID disks back to their original non-RAID state.

Recovery Volume Options

Options for configuring recovery volumes in RAID arrays.

Degraded RAID Array

Information on handling degraded RAID arrays and rebuilding drives.

M.2 PCIe SSD RAID

Steps to create RAID volumes using M.2 PCIe SSDs.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration

System Requirements

Lists prerequisites for installing Intel Optane Memory.

Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory

Step-by-step guide to install Optane memory and configure BIOS.

Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory

Procedure to disable and remove Optane memory safely.

Troubleshooting

MSI SMART TOOL for Optane/AHCI

Using MSI SMART TOOL to disable Optane and revert SATA to AHCI.

Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the system does not power on.

No Signal to Monitor

Steps to resolve issues with no display output.

Boot Issues After BIOS Update

Troubleshooting steps for boot failures after a BIOS update.

Lost BIOS Password

How to recover from a lost BIOS password.

No Audio

Steps to troubleshoot audio playback issues.

No Network

Troubleshooting steps for network connectivity problems.

USB Device Not Working

Steps to resolve issues with USB devices.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Compliance information related to the US Federal Communications Commission.

CE Conformity

Compliance statement for European Union directives.

Battery Information

Information regarding battery disposal and recycling regulations.

Chemical Substances Information

Compliance with chemical substance regulations (e.g., REACH).

Environmental Policy

MSI's commitment to environmental protection and product recycling.

WEEE Statement

Compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive.

Wireless Radio Use

Restrictions and information regarding wireless radio operation.

RoHS Compliance

Information on hazardous substance restrictions in product components.

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