Table Of Contents - MSI Z170-A PRO User Manual

Contents
Safety Information ...................................................................................................2
Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel ..........................................................................................................7
LAN Port LED Status Table ................................................................................. 7
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 7
Overview of Components ......................................................................................9
CPU Socket ....................................................................................................... 10
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 11
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots...................................................................... 12
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .................................................................. 13
SE1_21-SE2_65: SATAe Connectors ............................................................... 13
M2_1: M.2 Slot ................................................................................................... 14
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................ 15
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ........................................................................... 16
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 17
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ............................................................... 17
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ......................................................................... 18
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors .................................................... 19
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 20
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .......................................................................... 20
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 21
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...................................................... 21
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .................................................................... 22
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ............................................................ 22
BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................23
Entering BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 23
Resetting BIOS .................................................................................................. 24
Updating BIOS ................................................................................................... 24
EZ Mode ............................................................................................................ 25
Advanced Mode ................................................................................................ 27
OC ..................................................................................................................... 28
Software Description ............................................................................................34
Installing Windows
Installing Drivers ................................................................................................ 34
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................ 34
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