Table Of Contents - MSI Z270-A PRO Quick Start Manual

Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 3
Rear I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 7
LAN Port LED Status Table..................................................................................... 7
Audio Ports Configuration ...................................................................................... 7
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................... 8
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 10
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 11
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 12
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 13
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... 14
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 15
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 15
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 16
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 16
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 17
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 17
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 18
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 19
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 19
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 20
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 20
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 21
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 21
BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 22
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 22
Resetting BIOS ...................................................................................................... 23
Updating BIOS ....................................................................................................... 23
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 24
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 26
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 27
Software Description ........................................................................................... 34
Installing Windows
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 34
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 34
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