Thank you for purchasing the MSI® Z170-A PRO 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® Z170-A PRO 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
Merci d’avoir choisi la carte mère MSI® Z170-A PRO. Ce manuel
fournit une rapide présentation avec des illustrations explicatives
qui vous aideront à assembler votre ordinateur. Des tutoriels vidéo
sont disponibles pour certaines étapes. Cliquez sur le lien fourni
pour regarder la vidéo sur votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous
pouvez également accéder au lien en scannant le QR code qui lui
est associé.
Быстрый старт
Благодарим вас за покупку материнской платы MSI® Z170-A
PRO. В этом разделе представлена информация, которая
поможет вам при сборке комьютера. Для некоторых этапов
сборки имеются видеоинструкции. Для просмотра видео,
необходимо открыть соответствующую ссылку в веб-браузере
на вашем телефоне или планшете. Вы также можете выполнить
переход по ссылке, путем сканирования QR-кода.
Quick Start
I
Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer
un processeur/ Установка процессора
2
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
3
1
7
4
5
6
Quick Start
II
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9
Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
1
1
2
2
3
3
Quick Start
III
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
IV
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1
JFP1
Quick Start
1HDD LED +2Power LED +
3HDD LED -4Power LED -
5Reset Switch6Power Switch
9
7Reset Switch8Power Switch
9Reserved10No Pin
HDD LED
POWER LED
RESET SW
HDD LED
JFP1
HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
1
2
Quick Start
V
Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
2
1
3
VI
5
4
Quick Start
Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
1
2
3
5
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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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Quick Start
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Contents
Safety Information ...................................................................................................2
● 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.
Safety Information
2
Specifications
CPU
ChipsetIntel
Memory
Supports 6th Gen Intel
Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151
● 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
● Dual channel memory architecture
● Supports ECC, un-buffered memory
● Supports Intel
®
Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel®
®
Z170 Chipset
▶ Supports DDR4 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/
2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
®
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Expansion Slots
● 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x4 modes)
● 4x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
● 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution
of 4096x2304@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz,
3840x2160@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
Onboard Graphics
● 1x DVI-D Port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
● 1x VGA Port, supports a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU ● Supports 2-Way AMD
®
Z170 Chipset
Intel
● 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
● Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
● 1x M.2 slot▶ Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s standards,
4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length M.2 SSD cards
Storage
▶ Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo
U.2 Host Card**
● 2x SATAe ports (PCIe 3.0 x2)***
● Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors
* SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface
module in M.2 slot. SATA3~4 ports will be unavailable when installing the
M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot.
** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
*** SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA.
Continued on next page
®
CrossFire™ Technology
Specications
3
Continued from previous page
®
Z170 Chipset
● Intel▶ 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB
USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors)
▶ 6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the back
panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 2.0
connectors)
®
Audio
● Realtek
● 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN1x Realtek
ALC892 Codec
®
RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
● 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
● 1x VGA port
● 1x DVI-D port
Back Panel
Connectors
● 1x DisplayPort
● 1x LAN (RJ45) port
● 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
● 2x USB 2.0 ports
● 6x audio jacks
● 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
● 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
● 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
● 2x SATAe connectors
● 2x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
● 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB
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
10
DIMM Slots
DIMM1DIMM3
Channel AChannel B
DIMM2DIMM4
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMM4DIMM4
DIMM2DIMM2DIMM2
DIMM3
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).
●
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.
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 expansion
card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
●
When Install the cards in both PCIe x16 slots for CrossFireTM technology, PCI_E2
bandwidth will only be 3.0x4.
Overview of Components
12
x4
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to
one SATA device.
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA1
SATA6
SATA2
SE1_21-SE2_65: SATAe Connectors
These connectors are SATAe (SATA Express) interface ports. Each SATAe connector
can be used with a single SATAe device or two legacy SATA devices.
SATA6
SATA5
SATA1
SATA2
SE2_65
(SATA_EX2)
SE1_21
(SATA_EX1)
Important
●
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
13
M2_1: M.2 Slot
Installing M.2 module
1. Remove the screw from
the base screw.
2. Remove the base
screw.
Important
●
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
1
2
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.
SATA1~2 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 SATA interface module
in M.2 slot.
●
SATA3~4 ports will be unavailable when installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in
M.2 slot.
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel.
210
JFP1
1
1HDD LED +2Power LED +
3HDD LED -4Power LED -
5Reset Switch6Power Switch
7Reset Switch8Power Switch
9Reserved10No Pin
1
JFP2
1Speaker -2Buzzer +
3Buzzer -4Speaker +
9
Overview of Components
15
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply.
8
41
1Ground5+12V
2Ground6+12V
3Ground7+12V
4Ground8+12V
1+3.3V13+3.3V
2+3.3V14-12V
3Ground15Ground
24
12
JPWR1
131
4+5V16PS-ON#
5Ground17Ground
6+5V18Ground
7Ground19Ground
8PWR OK20Res
95VSB21+5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V23+5V
12+3.3V24Ground
5
JPWR2
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
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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.
210
1
9
1VCC2VCC
3USB0-4USB1-
5USB0+6USB1+
7Ground8Ground
9No Pin10NC
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.
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
These connectors allow you to connect USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on the front panel.
1011
1
20
1Power11USB2.0+
2USB3_RX_DN12USB2.0-
3USB3_RX_DP13Ground
4Ground14USB3_TX_C_DP
5USB3_TX_C_DN15USB3_TX_C_DN
6USB3_TX_C_DP16Ground
7Ground17USB3_RX_DP
8USB2.0-18USB3_RX_DN
9USB2.0+19Power
10Ground20No Pin
Important
Note that the Power and Ground pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.
Overview of Components
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Charger Port
The JUSB3 (red mark) connector is a charger port which can increase
USB power output for fast charging your smartphone or USB-powered
devices. The Charger Port is hardware controlled by motherboard
chip, it can still charge your device in suspend, hibernate state or
even shutdown states. However, when you boot the computer into
Windows®, you will need to install the MSI® SUPER CHARGER
application to turn ON/OFF the Charging mode.
JUSB3
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to charge the smartphone with Super-
Charge.
http://youtu.be/FCyvjr5NbOw
Important
When the Charging mode is enabled, the Charge Port data syncing will be disabled.
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on the front panel.
210
1
1MIC L2Ground
3MIC R4NC
5Head Phone R6MIC Detection
7SENSE_SEND8No Pin
9Head Phone L10Head Phone Detection
Overview of Components
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9
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
1Ground2+12V
3Sense4Speed Control Signal
Voltage Mode fan connector
1
CPUFAN2
1
SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN3
1Ground2Voltage Control
3Sense
1
SYSFAN2
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 MONITORCOMMAND 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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JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket.
226
1
1RSTB#2AFD#3PRND0
4ERR#5PRND16PINIT#
7PRND28LPT_SLIN#9PRND3
10Ground11PRND412Ground
13PRND514Ground15PRND6
16Ground17PRND718Ground
19ACK#20Ground21BUSY
22Ground23PE24Ground
25SLCT26No Pin
25
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
210
1
9
1DCD2SIN
3SOUT4DTR
5Ground6DSR
7RTS8CTS
9RI10No Pin
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