Table Of Contents - MSI Z270 SLI PLUS User Manual

Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 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
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 20
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 21
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 21
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 22
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 24
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 26
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 27
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 28
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 30
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 31
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 32
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 33
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 33
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 34
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 34
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 35
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 36
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 36
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 37
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 37
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 38
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