MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING, Z170 KRAIT GAMING Quick Start [ml]

Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing the MSI® Z170A KRAIT GAMING/ Z170 KRAIT GAMING motherboard. This Quick Start section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by scanning the QR code.

Kurzanleitung

Danke, dass Sie das MSI® Z170A KRAIT GAMING/ Z170 KRAIT GAMING Motherboard gewählt haben. Dieser Abschnitt der Kurzanleitung bietet eine Demo zur Installation Ihres Computers. Manche Installationen bieten auch die Videodemonstrationen. Klicken Sie auf die URL, um diese Videoanleitung mit Ihrem Browser auf Ihrem Handy oder Table anzusehen. Oder scannen Sie auch den QR Code mit Ihrem Handy, um die URL zu öffnen.

Présentation rapide

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Быстрый старт

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Quick Start I

Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer un processeur/ Установка процессора

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II Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/

Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

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Quick Start III

Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели

http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI

		-
		LED
	LED+		POWER
			POWER
	LED
SW		HDD
POWER
SW
RESET

	2					10		1	HDD LED +	2	Power LED +
								3	HDD LED -	4	Power LED -
								5	Reset Switch	6	Power Switch
	1					9
			JFP1					7	Reset Switch	8	Power Switch
								9	Reserved	10	No Pin

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	HDD LED						HDD LED -
							HDD LED +
							POWER LED -
	POWER LED						POWER LED +

IV Quick Start

Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/

Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы

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Quick Start V

Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/

Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA

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VI Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

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Quick Start VII

Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/

Connecter un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение периферийных устройств

VIII Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/ Подключение разъемов питания

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

JPWR1	JPWR2

Quick Start IX

Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ Включение питания

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X Quick Start

Contents
Safety Information...................................................................................................	2
Specifications...........................................................................................................	3
Rear I/O Panel...........................................................................................................	8
LAN Port LED Status Table.................................................................................	8
Audio Ports Configuration....................................................................................	8
Overview of Components.....................................................................................	10
CPU Socket........................................................................................................	11
DIMM Slots.........................................................................................................	12
PCI_E1~6, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots....................................................	13
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors..................................................................	15
SE1_21: SATAe Connector................................................................................	15
M2_1: M.2 Slot...................................................................................................	16
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors...........................................................................	17
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................	18
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector..........................................................................	18
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................	18
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector.....................................................................	19
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors.........................................................................	19
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors....................................................	20
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector.....................................................................	21
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper.......................................................	22
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators.............................................................	22
BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................	23
Entering BIOS Setup..........................................................................................	23
Resetting BIOS..................................................................................................	24
Updating BIOS...................................................................................................	24
EZ Mode.............................................................................................................	25
Advanced Mode ................................................................................................	27
OC Menu............................................................................................................	28
Software Description.............................................................................................	35
Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10............................................................................	35
Installing Drivers.................................................................................................	35
Installing Utilities................................................................................................	35

Contents 1

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.

2 Safety Information

Specifications

	CPU	Supports 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel®
		Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151
	Chipset	Intel® Z170 Chipset
		●●4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
		Supports DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/
	Memory	2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
		●●Dual channel memory architecture
		●●Supports ECC, un-buffered memory
		●●Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
		●●3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4 or x8/x8/x4
	Expansion Slots	modes)
		●●3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
		●●1x PCI slot
		●●1x HDMI™ port, support a maximum resolution of
	Onboard Graphics	4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
		●●1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of
		1920x1200@60Hz
	Multi-GPU	●●Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
		●●Supports 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
		Intel® Z170 Chipset
		●●6x SATA 6Gb/s ports* (2 ports reserved for SATA Express
		port)
		●●1x M.2 slot*
		Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s standards,
		4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length M.2 SSD cards
		Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo
	Storage	U.2 Host Card**
		●●1x SATAe port (PCIe 3.0 x2)***
		●●Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology for Intel
		Core™ processors
		* SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 module
		in M.2 slot.
		** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
		*** SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA. SATA and SATAe ports
		maximum support 6x SATAs or 1x SATAe + 4x SATAs.
	RAID	Intel® Z170 Chipset
		●●Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
		storage devices
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Specifications 3

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	●●ASMedia® ASM1142 Chipset (Z170A KRAIT GAMING)
	2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports on
	the back panel
	●●Intel® Z170 Chipset
	6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on
USB	the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal
	USB 3.1 Gen1 connector)
	6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back
	panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0
	connectors) (Z170A KRAIT GAMING)
	8x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (4 ports on the back
	panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0
	connectors) (Z170 KRAIT GAMING)
	●●Realtek® ALC1150 Codec
Audio	●●7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
	●●Supports S/PDIF output
LAN	1x Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
	●●1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
	●●2x USB 2.0 ports (Z170A KRAIT GAMING)
	●●4x USB 2.0 ports (Z170 KRAIT GAMING)
	●●1x DVI-D port
Back Panel	●●2x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (Z170A KRAIT GAMING)
Connectors	●●4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
	●●1x HDMI™ port
	●●1x LAN (RJ45) port
	●●1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
	●●5x OFC audio jacks
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4 Specifications

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		●●1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
		●●1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
		●●6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		●●1x SATAe connector
		●●2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
		ports)
		●●1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB
	Internal Connectors	3.1 Gen1 ports)
		●●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
	I/O Controller	NUVOTON NCT6793 Controller Chip
		●●CPU/System temperature detection
	Hardware Monitor	●●CPU/System fan speed detection
		●●CPU/System fan speed control
	Form Factor	●●ATX Form Factor
		●●12 in. x 9.25 in. (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm)
		●●1x 128 Mb flash
	BIOS Features	●●UEFI AMI BIOS
		●●ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
		●●Multi-language
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Specifications 5

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		●●Drivers
		●●COMMAND CENTER
		●●LIVE UPDATE 6
		●●FAST BOOT
		●●SUPER CHARGER
		●●GAMING APP
		●●M-CLOUD
	Software	●●RAMDISK
		●●GAMING LAN MANAGER
		●●Open Broadcaster Software
		●●Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
		●●Norton™ Security
		●●Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
		●●SteelSeries Engine 3
		●●CPU-Z
		●●AUDIO BOOST 3
		Isolated Audio PCB
		EMI Shielding
		Dual Headphone Amplifiers
		High Quality Audio Capacitors
		Golden Audio Connectors
		●● GAME BOOST
		Easy Overclocking
		●● GAMING LAN
		Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet
	Performance	MSI Network Manager
		Electric Wave Surge
	GAMING Features
		●● GAMING APP
		System Mode Switching: OC/Gaming/Silent
		Gaming Hotkey
		Gaming Mouse Master
		●● 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.
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		●●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
	MSI Exclusive	-- Humidity Protection
		-- Circuit Protection
	Features
		-- High Temperature Protection
		-- Steel Armor PCIe Slots
		●●COMMAND CENTER
		System Monitor
		Smart Fan Control
		●●RAMDISK
		●●LIVE UPDATE 6
		●●M-CLOUD
		●●CPU-Z
		●●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 Nvidia SLITM Support
	Specification	3-Way AMD CrossFireTM Support
		●●USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready (Z170A KRAIT GAMING)
	Highlights
		USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gb/s) Type-A Ready
		●●Turbo M.2 Ready
		PCIe 3.0 x4 (32 Gb/s) Support
		PCIe / SATA Dual Mode Support
		●●SATA Express Support
		●●NVMe / AHCI Driver Support
		●●U.2 Support (Optional)

Specifications 7

Rear I/O Panel

PS/2	USB 3.1 Gen2 (blue,	USB 3.1 Gen1	Audio Ports
	Z170A KRAIT GAMING)		LAN

USB 2.0 (black, Z170

KRAIT GAMING)

USB 2.0	DVI-D	Optical S/PDIF-Out
		USB 3.1 Gen1

LAN Port LED Status Table

Link/ Activity LED

Status	Description
Off	No link
Yellow	Linked
Blinking	Data activity

Speed LED

Status	Description
Off	10 Mbps connection
Green	100 Mbps connection
Orange	1 Gbps connection

Audio Ports Configuration

	Audio Ports		Channel
		2	4	6	8
	Center/ Subwoofer Out			●	●
	Rear Speaker Out		●	●	●
	Line-In/ Side Speaker Out				●
	Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out	●	●	●	●
	Mic In

(●: connected, Blank: empty)

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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

Rear I/O Panel 9

Overview of Components

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI_E5

PCI1

PCI_E6

DIMM1 DIMM3

SYSFAN1

DIMM2 DIMM4

CPUFAN1

JPWR2

CPU Socket

CPUFAN2

SYSFAN3

EZ Debug LED

JPWR1

JUSB3

M2_1

JBAT1

SATA6

SATA5

SATA3

SATA4

JCI1

JAUD1

SE1_21

SYSFAN2

JUSB1

JTBT1*

JUSB2

JFP2

JTPM1

JFP1

* JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card.

10 Overview of Components

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.

Overview of Components 11

DIMM Slots

DIMM1

DIMM3

Channel A

Channel B

DIMM2

DIMM4

Memory module installation recommendation

	DIMM4	DIMM4
DIMM2	DIMM2	DIMM3
		DIMM2
		DIMM1

Important

●● Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first.

●● Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less than the amount of installed.

●● Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is suggested to protect the CPU.

●● Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we

recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than

4GB memory on the motherboard.

●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the Memory Try It! to set the memory frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.

●● It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs installation or overclocking.

●● The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU and devices when overclocking.

12 Overview of Components

PCI_E1~6, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x8 slot

PCI1: PCI slot

PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot

Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation

x16	x8	x8

				Important
				●● For a single PCIe x16 expansion
				card installation with optimum
				performance, using the PCI_E2 slot is
				recommended.
				●● When adding or removing expansion
				cards, always turn off the power supply
				and unplug the power supply power
				cable from the power outlet. Read the
	x8			expansion card’s documentation to
		x8	x4	check for any necessary additional
				hardware or software changes.

Overview of Components 13

Installing SLI graphics cards

For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements.

To install SLI graphics cards:

1.Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards into the PCI_E2 and PCI_E5 slots.

2.Connect the two cards together using the SLI Bridge Connector.

3.Connect all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards.

4.Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and software included in your graphics card package.

5.Right-click the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu, click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane and select Maximize 3D performance in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply.

14 Overview of Components

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device.

	SATA6
SATA2
SATA1	SATA5
	SATA3
	SATA4

SE1_21: SATAe Connector

This connector is SATAe (SATA Express) interface port. Each SATAe connector can be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.

SATA2	SATAe connector
SATA1

Important

●● SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 module in M.2 slot.

●● Please do not fold the SATA or SATAe cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.

●● SATA cable has identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space saving purposes.

Overview of Components 15

M2_1: M.2 Slot

Important

●● SATA5~6 ports will be unavailable when installing the

M.2 module in M.2 slot.

●● Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI

ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.

Video Demonstration

Watch the video to learn how to Install

M.2 module. http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA

Installing M.2 module

1.Remove the screw from the base screw.

2.Remove the base screw.

3.Tighten the base screw into the hole of the distance to the M.2 slot as the length your M.2 module.

4.Insert your M.2 module into the M.2 slot at a

30-degree angle.

5.Put the screw in the notch on the trailing edge of your M.2 module and tighten it into the base screw.

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16 Overview of Components

JPWR1~2: Power Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.

																								8						5	JPWR2
																								4						1
																							1	Ground					5		+12V
																							2	Ground					6		+12V
																							3	Ground					7		+12V
																							4	Ground					8		+12V

					1	+3.3V	13	+3.3V
					2	+3.3V	14	-12V
					3	Ground	15	Ground
12		24
					4	+5V	16	PS-ON#
					5	Ground	17	Ground
				JPWR1	6	+5V	18	Ground
					7	Ground	19	Ground
					8	PWR OK	20	Res
1		13
					9	5VSB	21	+5V
					10	+12V	22	+5V
					11	+12V	23	+5V
					12	+3.3V	24	Ground

Important

Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

Overview of Components 17

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors

These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.

2	10
	JFP1
1	9

		1	HDD LED +	2	Power LED +
		3	HDD LED -	4	Power LED -
		5	Reset Switch	6	Power Switch
		7	Reset Switch	8	Power Switch
		9	Reserved	10	No Pin
1	JFP2	1	Speaker -	2	Buzzer +
		3	Buzzer -	4	Speaker +

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector

This connector allow you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.

2 10

1

9

																1	MIC L	2	Ground
																3	MIC R	4	NC
							5										Head Phone R	6	MIC Detection
														7			SENSE_SEND	8	No Pin
														9			Head Phone L	10	Head Phone Detection

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector

This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer 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 pin0							6			Serial IRQ
																											7	LPC address & data pin1							8			5V Power
																											9	LPC address & data pin2							10			No Pin
																											11	LPC address & data pin3							12			Ground
																											13	LPC Frame							14			Ground

18 Overview of Components

JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector

This connector allows you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.

10 11

																				1		20
															1				Power	11		USB2.0+
																	2		USB3_RX_DN	12		USB2.0-
													3						USB3_RX_DP	13		Ground
												4							Ground	14		USB3_TX_C_DP
												5							USB3_TX_C_DN	15		USB3_TX_C_DN
												6							USB3_TX_C_DP	16		Ground
												7							Ground	17		USB3_RX_DP
												8							USB2.0-	18		USB3_RX_DN
												9							USB2.0+	19		Power
												10							Ground	20		No Pin

Important

Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors

These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

		2	10
		1	9
1	VCC	2	VCC
3	USB0-	4	USB1-
5	USB0+	6	USB1+
7	Ground	8	Ground
9	No Pin	10	NC

Important

●● Note that the VCC and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

●● In order to recharge your iPad,iPhone and iPod through USB ports, please install MSI® SUPER CHARGER utility.

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CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors

Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and Voltage Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Mode fan connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could be noisy.

																											PWM Mode fan connector
																																1
																																CPUFAN1/ CPUFAN2
																											1	Ground					2							+12V
																											3	Sense					4					Speed Control Signal
																											Voltage Mode fan connector
																												1										1
																																						SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2
																												SYSFAN3
																											1	Ground					2					Voltage Control
																											3	Sense					4							NC

Controlling the fan speed

There are two ways to manage fan speed. One is to go to BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR. The other is to use COMMAND CENTER application.

BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR

COMMAND CENTER

Both methods offer gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.

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