Table Of Contents - MSI 970A-G43 PLUS Manual

Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR3 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 ....................................................................................................... 15
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 17
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 17
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 17
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 18
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 20
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 22
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 23
PCI_E1~4 & PCI1~2: PCIe & PCI Expansion Slots ............................................... 24
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 25
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 25
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ............................................................................... 26
JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 27
JUSB4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 27
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 28
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 28
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 29
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 29
CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors ................................................................ 30
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 31
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 32
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 32
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 33
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