Msi B150A, H170A User Manual
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI® H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A GAMING PRO
motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items.
If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Motherboard
I/O Shield
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
SATA Cable
Motherboard User
Guide
Safety Information
● The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
● Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
● Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
● It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap is
not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal object
before handling the motherboard.
● Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
● Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
● Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
● If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
● Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
● Keep this user guide for future reference.
● Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
● Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
● Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
● All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
● If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
▶ Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
▶ The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
▶ The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
▶ The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
▶ The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
● Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may
damage the motherboard.
Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 1151 CPU
DDR4 Memory
SATA DVD Drive
CPU Fan Thermal Paste
Chassis
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Power Supply Unit
Graphics Card
Phillips Screwdriver
A Package of Screws
Installing a Processor
3
2
1
7
4
6
8
9
5
Installing DDR4 memory
1
1
2
2
3
3
Connecting the Front Panel Header
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
2 10
1
JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3 HDD LED - 4 Power LED 5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
9
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
HDD LED
POWER LED
RESET SW
HDD LED
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED +
POWER LED POWER LED +
Installing the Motherboard
1
2
Installing SATA Drives
2
1
3
5
4
Installing a Graphics Card
1
2
3
5
4
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Power Connectors
JPWR1
JPWR2
Power On
1
2
3
4
Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel®
Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151
®
Intel
H170 Chipset (H170A GAMING PRO)
®
Intel
B150 Chipset (B150A GAMING PRO)
● 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
▶ Supports DDR4 2133 MHz
Memory
● Dual channel memory architecture
● Supports ECC, un-buffered memory
● Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
● 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*
● 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Expansion Slots
Onboard Graphics
● 3x PCI slots
* The PCI_E4 slot will only run PCIe 3.0 x1 speed when the PCI_E1 or PCI_E3
slot is installed a device.
™
● 1x HDMI
port, support a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
● 1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU ● Supports 2-Way AMD
®
Intel
H170/ B150 Chipset
● 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
● 1x SATAe port (PCIe 3.0 x2)**
● Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 (only for
Storage
H170A GAMING PRO)
● Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors. (only for H170A GAMING PRO)
* SATA and SATAe ports maximum support 6x SATAs or 1x SATAe + 4x
SATAs.
** SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA.
®
CrossFire™ Technology
● ASMedia
▶ 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports on
the back panel
● Intel
USB
▶ 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on
the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
USB connector)
▶ 4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the
back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
● Realtek
Audio
● 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
● Supports S/PDIF output
LAN 1x Intel
● 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
● 2x USB 2.0 ports
● 1x DVI-D port
Back Panel
Connectors
● 1x HDMI
● 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports
● 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
● 1x LAN (RJ45) port
● 1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
● 5x OFC audio jacks
®
ASM1142 Chipset
®
H170/ B150 Chipset
®
ALC1150 Codec
®
I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
™
port
● 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
● 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
● 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
● 1x SATAe connector
● 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0
ports)
● 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB
3.1 Gen1 ports)
Internal Connectors
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6793 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
● 2x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
● 3x 4-pin system fan connectors
● 1x Front panel audio connector
● 2x Front panel connectors
● 1x TPM module connector
● 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
● 1x Clear CMOS jumper
● 1x Serial port connector
● 1x Parallel port connector
● CPU/System temperature detection
● CPU/System fan speed detection
● CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
BIOS Features
● ATX Form Factor
● 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
● 1x 128 Mb flash
● UEFI AMI BIOS
● ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
● Multi-language
Software
● Drivers
● COMMAND CENTER
● LIVE UPDATE 6
● FAST BOOT
● SUPER CHARGER
● GAMING APP
● M-CLOUD
● RAMDISK
®
● Intel
Small Business Advantage
● GAMING LAN MANAGER
● Open Broadcaster Software
®
● Intel
Extreme Tuning Utility
● Norton
● Google Chrome
™
Internet Security Solution
™
,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
● SteelSeries Engine 3
● CPU-Z
Performance
GAMING Features
● MYSTIC LIGHT
▶ 16.5 Million Colors
▶ 8 LED Effects
● AUDIO BOOST 3
▶ Isolated Audio PCB
▶ EMI Shielding
▶ Dual Headphone Amplifiers
▶ High Quality Audio Capacitors
▶ Golden Audio Connectors
● GAMING LAN
▶ Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet
▶ MSI Network Manager
▶ EMI Shielding
▶ Electric Wave Surge
● GAMING APP
▶ System Mode Switching: OC/Gaming/Silent
▶ Gaming Hotkey
▶ Gaming Mouse Master
▶ Gaming LED Control
● GAMING CERTIFIED
● Open Broadcaster Software
▶ Encoding using H264 (x264) and AAC.
▶ Support for Intel Quick Sync Video (QSV) and NVENC.
▶ Unlimited number of scenes and sources.
▶ Live RTMP streaming to Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion,
Hitbox and more.
MSI Exclusive
Features
Specification
Highlights
● CLICK BIOS 5
▶ EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
▶ Board Explorer
▶ Hardware Monitor
● MILITARY CLASS 5
▶ Military Class Component
▶ Military Class Stability and Reliability
▶ ESD Protection
▶ EMI Protection
▶ Humidity Protection
▶ Circuit Protection
▶ High Temperature Protection
▶ VGA Armor PCIe Slots
● COMMAND CENTER
▶ System Monitor
▶ Smart Fan Control
● RAM DISK
● LIVE UPDATE 6
● M-CLOUD
● CPU-Z MSI Dragon Version
● EZ Debug LED
● DDR4 Boost Support
▶ Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
▶ Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design
▶ DDR4 XMP Ready
● PCI Express 3.0 Support
▶ 2-Way AMD CrossFire
TM
Support
● USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready
▶ USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Ready
● SATA Express Support
● NVMe / AHCI Driver Support
Block Diagram
HDMI DVI-D
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
x4
1 x SATA Express
(2 x SATA 6Gb/s)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
6 x USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
4 x USB 2.0
x16
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
x2
DMI 3.0
PCI Express Bus
LPC Bus
NV6793
Super I/O
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
CPU
H170/ B150
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
Realtek
ALC1150
x1
x1
ASM1083
Audio Jacks
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
Intel I219-V
ASMEDIA
ASM1142
3x PCI slots
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2
USB 3.1 Gen2
DVI-D
USB 2.0
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Audio Ports Configuration
USB 3.1 Gen1
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen1
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
Audio Ports
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Rear Speaker Out ● ● ●
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out ●
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out ● ● ● ●
Mic In
Channel
2 4 6 8
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
Realtek HD Audio Manager
After installing the Realtek HD Audio driver, the Realtek HD Audio Manager
icon will appear in the system tray. Double click on this icon to launch.
Device
Selection
Advanced
Settings
Application
Enhancement
Main Volume
Profiles
Jack Status
Connector
Strings
● Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
● Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete
guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
● Main Volume - controls the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers
that you plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.
● Profiles - toggles between profiles.
● Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
● Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
● Connector Settings - configures the connection settings.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking
you which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
Overview of Components
JPWR2
SYSFAN1
CPUFAN1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
CPUFAN2
SYSFAN3
EZ Debug LED
JPWR1
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI1
JCI1
PCI_E3
JBAT1
PCI_E4
JTBT1*
PCI2
PCI3
JAUD1
SYSFAN2
JCOM1
JLPT1
JTPM1
JUSB1
JFP1
JFP2
JUSB2
SE1_21
SATA6
SATA5
SATA3
SATA4
*JTBT1 is used to connect a specic card.
Note: The JTBT1 connector and the PCI_E4 slot can’t be used simultaneously.
Component Contents
Port Name Port Type Page
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3 Fan Connectors 34
CPU Socket LGA1151 CPU Socket 27
DIMM1~4 DIMM Slots 28
EZ Debug LED Debug LED indicators 36
JAUD1 Front Audio Connector 31
JBAT1 Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper 36
JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 35
JCOM1 Serial Port Connector 33
JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors 35
JLPT1 Parallel Port Connector 33
JPWR1~2 Power Connectors 31
JTPM1 TPM Module Connector 33
JUSB1 USB 2.0 Connector 32
JUSB2 USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector 32
PCI_E1~4, PCI1~3 PCIe and PCI Expansion Slots 29
SATA1~6 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors 30
SE1_21 SATAe Connector 30
CPU Socket
Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU
The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has
two notches and a golden triangle to
assist in correctly lining up the CPU for
motherboard placement. The golden
triangle is the Pin 1 indicator.
Important
●
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
●
Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal
with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard
comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket.
●
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU
heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
●
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
●
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Always make sure
the cooling fans work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Be sure to
apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the
heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
●
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
●
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
●
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Before attempting to
overclock, please make sure that all other system components can tolerate
overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by
inadequate operation beyond product specifications.
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