Table Of Contents - MSI Z270 GAMING M6 AC Instructions Manual

Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 4
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 4
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 5
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 7
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 12
Power On............................................................................................................... 13
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 17
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 23
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 23
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 30
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 33
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 34
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 35
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 37
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 37
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 38
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 39
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 39
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 40
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 41
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 41
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 42
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