Table Of Contents - MSI Z270 TOMAHAWK 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 .................................................................................................... 19
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 20
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 20
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 20
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 21
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 23
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 25
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 26
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 27
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 28
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 29
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 30
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 31
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 32
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 32
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 33
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 34
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 34
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 35
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 35
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 36
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 36
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