MSI Z97A GAMING 6 Series - default chapter; Table of Contents

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Preface
Preface
▍CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1
Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2
Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3
Motherboard Speci󰘰cations ..................................................................................1-4
Connectors Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-7
Back Panel Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-9
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..........................................................................1-11
Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU ..............................................................1-11
CPU & Heatsink Installation .........................................................................1-12
Memory ..............................................................................................................1-15
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule .......................................................... 1-15
Mounting Screw Holes .......................................................................................1-16
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-17
JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors .............................................................1-17
Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-18
PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................1-18
Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-19
Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-19
Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-20
SATA1~6: SATA Connectors ......................................................................1-20
M2_1: M.2 Port ............................................................................................1-21
SATA_EXP1: SATA Express Port ...............................................................1-21
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors .................................... 1-22
JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-23
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-24
JUSB3~4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-24
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .............................................................. 1-25
JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector ......................................................... 1-25
AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector ................................................ 1-26
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................................................................1-26
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ....................................................................1-27
Jumper ...............................................................................................................1-28
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper .......................................................................1-28
Switch .................................................................................................................1-29
AUD_SW1: Audio Power Switch ..................................................................1-29
LED Status Indicators ........................................................................................1-30
LED Status Table .........................................................................................1-30