Table Of Contents - MSI Z370 SLI PLUS 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 ....................................................................................................... 16
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 23
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 27
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 28
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 29
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 31
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 32
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 33
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 34
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 34
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 35
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 35
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................... 36
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 37
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 37
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 38
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 38
JRGB1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 39
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