MSI Z370 PC PRO Manual

4.5 (2)

Unpacking

Thank you for buying the MSI® Z370 PC PRO motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drivers & Utilities

Motherboard User

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motherboard

I/O Shield

SATA Cable x2

Unpacking 1

Safety Information

yThe components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly.

yEnsure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.

yHold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.

yIt 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.

yStore the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.

yBefore turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.

yDo not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.

yIf you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer technician.

yAlways turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component.

yKeep this user guide for future reference.

yKeep this motherboard away from humidity.

yMake sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.

yPlace the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

yAll cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.

yIf 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.

yDo not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage the motherboard.

2 Safety Information

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Intel® LGA 1151 CPU

CPU Fan

Thermal Paste

 

DDR4 Memory

Power Supply Unit

Chassis

SATA DVD Drive

SATA Hard Disk Drive

Graphics Card

Phillips Screwdriver

A Package of Screws

Quick Start 3

MSI Z370 PC PRO Manual

Installing a Processor

2

 

http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI

1

3

 

7

 

4

5

9

 

6

8

4 Quick Start

Installing DDR4 memory

http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

1

1

2

3 2

3

 

DIMMB2

DIMMB2

 

 

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA2

DIMMA2

 

 

DIMMA1

Quick Start 5

Connecting the Front Panel Header

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESETSW

HDDLED

 

HDD LED

 

 

 

 

 

HDD LED -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD LED +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER LED -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER LED

 

 

 

 

 

POWER LED +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Quick Start

Installing the Motherboard

1

2

Quick Start 7

Installing SATA Drives

http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

1

 

2

3

 

5

4

8 Quick Start

Installing a Graphics Card

http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

1

3

2

5

4

6

Quick Start 9

Connecting Peripheral Devices

10 Quick Start

Connecting the Power Connectors

http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

ATX_PWR1

CPU_PWR1

 

Quick Start 11

Power On

1

2

3

4

12 Quick Start

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 ....................................................................................................

20

Rear I/O Panel .....................................................................................................

21

LAN Port LED Status Table...................................................................................

21

Realtek HD Audio Manager ..................................................................................

21

Overview of Components ....................................................................................

23

CPU Socket ...........................................................................................................

25

DIMM Slots............................................................................................................

26

PCI_E1~5, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots ........................................................

27

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ...................................................................................

28

SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors .......................................................................

29

JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...................................................................

30

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors .......................................................

31

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .............................................................................

31

JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors...........................................................

32

JUSB3, JUSB4: USB 2.0 Connectors....................................................................

32

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors...................................

33

JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................

34

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector.......................................................................

34

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector...........................................................................

35

JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...........................................................

35

JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ...........................................................................

36

JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ......................................................

36

JRGB1: RGB LED connector.................................................................................

37

Contents 13

EZ Debug LED.......................................................................................................

37

BIOS Setup...........................................................................................................

38

Entering BIOS Setup.............................................................................................

38

Resetting BIOS......................................................................................................

39

Updating BIOS.......................................................................................................

39

EZ Mode ................................................................................................................

40

Advanced Mode ....................................................................................................

42

SETTINGS..............................................................................................................

43

Advanced...............................................................................................................

43

Boot.......................................................................................................................

50

Security.................................................................................................................

51

Save & Exit............................................................................................................

52

OC..........................................................................................................................

53

M-FLASH ..............................................................................................................

61

OC PROFILE..........................................................................................................

62

HARDWARE MONITOR..........................................................................................

63

Software Description...........................................................................................

64

Installing Windows® 10.........................................................................................

64

Installing Drivers ..................................................................................................

64

Installing Utilities .................................................................................................

64

APP MANAGER .....................................................................................................

65

LIVE UPDATE 6......................................................................................................

66

COMMAND CENTER .............................................................................................

68

X-BOOST ...............................................................................................................

72

MYSTICLIGHT........................................................................................................

74

MSI SMART TOOL .................................................................................................

76

RAMDISK...............................................................................................................

78

NETWORK MANAGER...........................................................................................

79

Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility................................................................................

81

CPU-Z....................................................................................................................

82

RAID Configuration..............................................................................................

83

Using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ...........................................

83

Degraded RAID Array ...........................................................................................

86

M.2 PCIe SSD RAID...............................................................................................

88

Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration ..............................................................

91

System Requirements .........................................................................................

91

Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory ................................................................

91

Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory ...............................................................

93

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................

94

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................

95

14 Contents

Specifications

CPU

Supports 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, and Intel®

Pentium® and Celeron® Processors for Socket LGA1151

Chipset

Intel® Z370 Express Chipset

 

 

 

y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB

 

ySupports DDR4 4000+(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/

 

3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/

 

3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Memory

Memory

ySupports Dual-Channel mode

 

ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory

 

ySupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

 

* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.

 

 

 

y2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x4 mode)*

 

y3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots**

Expansion Slots

y1x PCI slot

* The PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has been

 

 

installed in the M.2_2 slot.

 

** The PCI_E2/ PCI1 slot will be unavailable when an expansion card has been

 

installed in the PCI_E3/ PCI_E5 slot.

 

 

 

y1x HDMI™ port, supports a maximum resolution of

 

4096x2160@30Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz

Onboard Graphics

y1x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of

1920x1200@60Hz

 

 

y1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of

 

2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz

 

 

Multi-GPU

ySupports 2-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology

 

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Specifications 15

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Intel® Z370 Chipset

 

y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

 

y2x M.2 slots (Key M)

 

Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s

 

Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host

 

Card**

Storage

M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage

devices

 

 

M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices

 

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots***

 

* M.2 and SATA ports maximum support 2x M.2 PCIe SSDs + 6x SATA HDDs.

 

Please refer to page 29 for M.2 slots with examples of various combination

 

possibilities.

 

** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.

 

*** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have

 

updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

 

 

 

Intel® Z370 Chipset

 

ySupports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

RAID (optional)

storage devices

ySupports RAID 0 and RAID1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices*

 

 

* M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2/Optane Genie. Please refer to

 

page 88 for details.

 

 

 

yASMedia® ASM3142 Chipset

 

1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port

 

on the back panel

 

1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port

 

on the back panel

USB

yIntel® Z370 Chipset

 

8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 Type-A

 

ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the

 

internal USB connector)

 

6x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the

 

back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB

 

connector)

 

 

Audio

yRealtek® ALC887 Codec

y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

 

 

 

LAN

1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller

 

 

 

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16 Specifications

 

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y1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port

 

y2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports

 

y1x VGA port

 

y1x DVI-D port

Back Panel

y1x HDMI™ port

Connectors

y1x LAN (RJ45) port

 

y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports

y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port

y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port

y3x audio jacks

y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector

y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

y2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)

y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)

y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector

y1x 4-pin water pump fan connector

y4x 4-pin system fan connectors

Internal Connectors y1x Front panel audio connector

y2x Front panel connectors

y1x TPM module connector

y1x Chassis Intrusion connector

y1x Serial port connector

y1x Parallel port connector

y1x Thunderbolt add-on card connector

y1x RGB LED connector

y1x Clear CMOS jumper

I/O Controller

NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip

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Specifications 17

 

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yCPU/System temperature detection

Hardware Monitor

yCPU/System fan speed detection

 

yCPU/System fan speed control

 

 

Form Factor

yATX Form Factor

y12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm)

 

 

 

 

y1x 128 Mb flash

BIOS Features

yUEFI AMI BIOS

yACPI 6.0 , SMBIOS 3.0

 

 

yMulti-language

 

 

 

yDrivers

 

yAPP MANAGER

 

ySUPER CHARGER

 

yCOMMAND CENTER

 

yLIVE UPDATE 6

 

yMSI SMART TOOL

 

yRAMDISK

Software

yDPC LATENCY TUNER

yFAST BOOT

 

 

yX-BOOST

 

yMYSTIC LIGHT

 

yNETWORK MANAGER

 

yCPU-Z MSI GAMING

 

yIntel® Extreme Tuning Utility

 

yNorton™ Internet Security Solution

 

yGoogle Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive

 

 

 

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18 Specifications

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Special

Features

yAudio

Audio Boost

yNetwork

Intel LAN with Network Manager

yStorage

Twin Turbo M.2

yFan

Pump Fan

Smart Fan Control

yLED

Mystic Light

Mystic Light Extension (RGB)

Mystic light SYNC

EZ DEBUG LED

yProtection

PCI-E Steel Armor

yPerformance

Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology

DDR4 Boost

USB with type A+C

Lightning USB(3142)

yStability

Military Class 5

yVR

VR Ready

yBIOS

Click BIOS 5

yCertification

Quadro Ready

Specifications 19

Block Diagram

HDMI

VGA

DVI-D

PCI Express Bus

 

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory

 

 

 

CPU

 

 

 

PCIe x16 slot

 

 

 

 

(support x4 mode)

 

 

 

 

Switch

DMI 3.0

 

x1

PCIe x1 slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2x M.2

PCI

 

Switch

 

 

 

x1

PCIe x1 slot

Switch

Express

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

PCIe x1 slot

6x SATA 6Gb/s

Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Z370

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

8x USB 3.1 Gen1

 

 

 

PCI slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI-E Bus

 

 

6x USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

LPC Bus

x2

ASMEDIA

 

 

 

 

ASM3142

2 x USB 3.1 Gen2

 

 

 

 

 

NV6795

Realtek

 

 

 

Super I/O

ALC887

 

 

 

P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard

Audio Jacks

 

 

 

 

20 Block Diagram

Rear I/O Panel

 

VGA

 

Line-in

PS/2

LAN

Line-out

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 3.1 Gen2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 3.1

 

 

USB 2.0

DVI-D

 

 

 

USB 3.1 Gen1

Mic in

 

 

 

Gen2

Type-C

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

 

 

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 the icon to launch.

Device

Selection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings

Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enhancement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profiles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear I/O Panel 21

yDevice Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.

yApplication Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.

yMain 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.

yProfiles - toggles between profiles.

yAdvanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio streams.

yJack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your computer.

yConnector 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.

22 Rear I/O Panel

Overview of Components

M2_1

PCI_E1

PCI_E2 JBAT1

PCI_E3 JCI1 PCI_E4

M2_2

PCI_E5

JTPM1

PCI1

CPU Socket

DIMMA1

SYS_FAN1

CPU_FAN1

DIMMA2

 

 

 

DIMMB1

CPU_PWR1

 

 

DIMMB2

PUMP_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3

EZ Debug LED

ATX_PWR1

JUSB1

JUSB2

SATA▼1▲2

SATA4

SATA▼5▲6

SATA3

JTBT1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAUD1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JFP1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JFP2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUSB3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JRGB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUSB4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JCOM1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JLPT1

Overview of Components 23

Component Contents

Port Name

Port Type

Page

 

 

 

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_

Fan Connectors

33

FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1

Power Connectors

31

 

 

 

CPU Socket

LGA 1151 Socket

25

 

 

 

DIMMA1, DIMMA2,

DIMM Slots

26

DIMMB1, DIMMB2

 

 

 

 

 

JAUD1

Front Audio Connector

34

 

 

 

JBAT1

Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper

35

 

 

 

JCI1

Chassis Intrusion Connector

34

 

 

 

JCOM1

Serial Port Connector

31

 

 

 

JFP1, JFP2

Front Panel Connectors

30

 

 

 

JLPT1

Parallel Port Connector

36

 

 

 

JRGB1

RGB LED connector

37

 

 

 

JTBT1

Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector

36

 

 

 

JTPM1

TPM Module Connector

35

 

 

 

JUSB1, JUSB2

USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors

32

 

 

 

JUSB3, JUSB4

USB 2.0 Connectors

32

 

 

 

M2_1~2

M.2 Slots (Key M)

28

 

 

 

PCI_E1~5, PCI1

PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots

27

 

 

 

SATA1~6

SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

29

 

 

 

24 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

yAlways unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the CPU.

yPlease 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.

yWhen installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.

yConfirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your system.

yOverheating 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.

yWhenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the socket with the plastic cap.

yIf you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.

yThis 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 25

DIMM Slots

DIMMA1DIMMB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA2DIMMB2

Memory module installation recommendation

 

DIMMB2

DIMMB2

 

 

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMA2

DIMMA2

 

 

DIMMA1

Important

yAlways insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.

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

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

yPlease 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.

ySome 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.

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

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

26 Overview of Components

PCI_E1~5, PCI1: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)

PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes)

PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)

PCI1: PCI slot

Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation

x16

x16

x4

Important

yThe PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has been installed in the M.2_2 slot.

yThe PCI_E2/ PCI1 slot will be unavailable when an expansion card has been installed in the PCI_E3/ PCI_E5 slot.

yIf you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot.

yFor a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.

yWhen 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.

Overview of Components 27

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

M2_1

M2_2

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

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.

30°

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.

 

28 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.

SATA3

SATA4

SATA2

SATA1

SATA6

SATA5

Important

yThe SATA1/ SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been installed in the M.2_1/ M.2_2 slot.

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

ySATA cables have 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.

M.2 , SATA & PCIe combination table

Slot

 

 

Available SATA connectors & PCIe slots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M2_1

PCIe

SATA

PCIe

SATA

PCIe

SATA

Empty

Empty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M2_2

PCIe

PCIe

SATA

SATA

Empty

Empty

PCIe

SATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA1

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA5

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI_E4

 

 

 

 

 

(SATA: M.2 SATA SSD, PCIe: M.2 PCIe SSD, : available, ─: unavailable)

Overview of Components 29

M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities

2xM.2 PCIe SSDs + 6xSATA HDDs

2xM.2 SATA SSDs + 4xSATA HDDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIe

SATA2

SATA1

 

 

 

SATA3

SATA4

PCIe

SATA6

SATA5

 

 

1xM.2 SATA SSD + 1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 5xSATA HDDs

SATA

SATA2

 

 

SATA3 SATA4

SATA

SATA6

 

1xM.2 PCIe SSD + 6xSATA HDDs

PCIe

SATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

SATA1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

SATA4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

SATA1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

SATA4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6

SATA5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

1

Speaker -

2

Buzzer +

 

JFP2

3

Buzzer -

4

Speaker +

 

 

30 Overview of Components

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