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Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x6 Unpacking 1 Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® Z170-A PRO motherboard.
Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x6 Unpacking 1 Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® Z170-A PRO motherboard.
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...the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ●● Keep this user guide for future reference. ●● Keep this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ●&#... electrical outlet. ●● Place the power cord such a way that all components are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ●● Do not boot the computer before connecting the PSU to ensure successful computer assembly. ●...
...the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ●● Keep this user guide for future reference. ●● Keep this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start. ●&#... electrical outlet. ●● Place the power cord such a way that all components are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ●● Do not boot the computer before connecting the PSU to ensure successful computer assembly. ●...
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Installing the Motherboard 1 2 Quick Start 7
Installing the Motherboard 1 2 Quick Start 7
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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......
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......
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...specifications is necessary to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the protective cap on the CPU socket.... CPU, always remember to support overclocking. Important ●● Always unplug the power cord from overheating. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the plastic cap. ●● If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, ...
...specifications is necessary to overclock, please make sure the cooling fans work properly to assist in the heatsink/ cooler package for motherboard placement. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the protective cap on the CPU socket.... CPU, always remember to support overclocking. Important ●● Always unplug the power cord from overheating. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the plastic cap. ●● If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, ...
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... that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to use a more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the amount of installed. ●● Based on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. 26...
... that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to use a more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the amount of installed. ●● Based on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. 26...
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...) SE1_21 (SATA_EX1) Important ●● Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. 28 Overview of the cable. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●● SATA cable has identical plugs on either...
...) SE1_21 (SATA_EX1) Important ●● Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. 28 Overview of the cable. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●● SATA cable has identical plugs on either...
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Overview of the motherboard. JPWR1~2: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 4 5 1 JPWR2 1 Ground 5 2 Ground 6 3 Ground 7 4 Ground 8 +12V +12V +12V +12V 1 +3.3V 13 2 +3.3V ...
Overview of the motherboard. JPWR1~2: Power Connectors These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply. 8 4 5 1 JPWR2 1 Ground 5 2 Ground 6 3 Ground 7 4 Ground 8 +12V +12V +12V +12V 1 +3.3V 13 2 +3.3V ...
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The Charger Port is enabled, the Charge Port data syncing will need to install the MSI® SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode. http://youtu.be disabled. However, when you boot the computer into Windows®, you ... Detection Overview of Components 33 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you will be /FCyvjr5NbOw Important When the Charging mode is hardware controlled by motherboard chip, it can increase USB power output for fast charging your device in suspend, hibernate state or even shutdown states. Charger Port JUSB3 The JUSB3...
The Charger Port is enabled, the Charge Port data syncing will need to install the MSI® SUPER CHARGER application to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode. http://youtu.be disabled. However, when you boot the computer into Windows®, you ... Detection Overview of Components 33 JAUD1: Front Audio Connector This connector allows you will be /FCyvjr5NbOw Important When the Charging mode is hardware controlled by motherboard chip, it can increase USB power output for fast charging your device in suspend, hibernate state or even shutdown states. Charger Port JUSB3 The JUSB3...
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..., set the jumpers to default values 1. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2 14 1 13 1 LPC Clock 2 3V Standby power 3 LPC Reset 4 3.3V Power 5 LPC address & data...
..., set the jumpers to default values 1. Use a jumper cap to short JBAT1 for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Plug the power cord and power on the motherboard to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. 2 14 1 13 1 LPC Clock 2 3V Standby power 3 LPC Reset 4 3.3V Power 5 LPC address & data...
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.... 2. Go to BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators These LEDs indicate the status of Components 37 Overview of the motherboard. Set Chassis Intrusion to select Yes. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to Reset. 3. indicates GPU is not detected...
.... 2. Go to BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators These LEDs indicate the status of Components 37 Overview of the motherboard. Set Chassis Intrusion to select Yes. Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to Reset. 3. indicates GPU is not detected...
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... the USB flash drive. And then save the BIOS file into the computer. 3. icon to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. Select the MB BIOS and click on Scan button. 4. After the flashing process is set properly. BIOS Setup 39 Updating the...during POST. 2. Press Del key to start updating BIOS. 6. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on the rear I/O panel. (Only for the motherboard with Live Update 6 Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is 100% completed, the system will reboot ...
... the USB flash drive. And then save the BIOS file into the computer. 3. icon to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Install and launch MSI LIVE UPDATE 6. 2. Select the MB BIOS and click on Scan button. 4. After the flashing process is set properly. BIOS Setup 39 Updating the...during POST. 2. Press Del key to start updating BIOS. 6. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on the rear I/O panel. (Only for the motherboard with Live Update 6 Before updating: Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is 100% completed, the system will reboot ...
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... setup. the following options are available: ▶▶SETTINGS - please refer to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ●● Menu display -
... setup. the following options are available: ▶▶SETTINGS - please refer to set the speeds of fans and monitor voltages of installed devices on this motherboard. ●● Menu display -
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... is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the week, from Jan. Day of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop...
... is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the week, from Jan. Day of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop...
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... can only be changed if the processor supports this function is enabled by virtual button in BIOS setup. The valid value range depends on motherboard. Read-only. ▶▶OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button] (optional) Enables the OC GENIE function by pressing the physical ...button on the installed CPU. 52 BIOS Setup OC Important ●● Overclocking your hardware. ●● If you are unfamiliar with MSI optimized overclocking profile. [By BIOS Options] OC GENIE function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC GENIE 4 toggle at the top left corner...
... can only be changed if the processor supports this function is enabled by virtual button in BIOS setup. The valid value range depends on motherboard. Read-only. ▶▶OC Genie Function Control [By Onboard Button] (optional) Enables the OC GENIE function by pressing the physical ...button on the installed CPU. 52 BIOS Setup OC Important ●● Overclocking your hardware. ●● If you are unfamiliar with MSI optimized overclocking profile. [By BIOS Options] OC GENIE function is enabled by clicking the virtual OC GENIE 4 toggle at the top left corner...
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... the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will be prompted. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after rebooting. 4. And...
... the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will be prompted. Please download the latest BIOS file that contains the update file into your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. The system will enter the flash mode and a file selection menu will appear after rebooting. 4. And...
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... Buttons Voltage display ▶▶Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. ▶▶Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan. Important The changing will run at the corresponding speed. In this field, drag the color buttons to...
... Buttons Voltage display ▶▶Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. ▶▶Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan. Important The changing will run at the corresponding speed. In this field, drag the color buttons to...
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... record charts, select the check box next to the items. ▶▶When click the Play button, the chart pane will start to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with date and time. ▶▶To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. Option Buttons - OC GENIE...
... record charts, select the check box next to the items. ▶▶When click the Play button, the chart pane will start to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with date and time. ▶▶To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. Option Buttons - OC GENIE...
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...Apply button. 5. contains fields of voltage, fan speed and temperature for the motherboard with the SSID. 6. When system detects the status over your mobile device. 2. Enable COMMAND CENTER Remote Server on the MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to SoftAP with the built-in WiFi module. You...available for you to set the threshold values. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to monitor the system status. Click the Spanner icon on your mobile device. 7. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will appear. Gadget Mode ...
...Apply button. 5. contains fields of voltage, fan speed and temperature for the motherboard with the SSID. 6. When system detects the status over your mobile device. 2. Enable COMMAND CENTER Remote Server on the MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to SoftAP with the built-in WiFi module. You...available for you to set the threshold values. Download and install MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to monitor the system status. Click the Spanner icon on your mobile device. 7. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will appear. Gadget Mode ...
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...Description With LIVE UPDATE 6, you will download the appropriate drivers automatically. When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you don't need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 will see the Live update tab at the top. This tab allows you to switch the control panel. &#... Scanned Date There are Live Update, History, Setting and System Information tabs at first. LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you to select files to...
...Description With LIVE UPDATE 6, you will download the appropriate drivers automatically. When you launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you don't need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. LIVE UPDATE 6 will see the Live update tab at the top. This tab allows you to switch the control panel. &#... Scanned Date There are Live Update, History, Setting and System Information tabs at first. LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you to select files to...
