Thank you for buying the MSI® Z370 PC PROmotherboard. 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 x2
Motherboard User
Guide
Unpacking
1
Safety Information
y 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.
y Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
y Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
y 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.
y Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static pad
whenever the motherboard is not installed.
y Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
y Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
y If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
y Keep this user guide for future reference.
y Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
y Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on the
PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
y Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
y All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
y 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.
y Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.
* 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
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
®
Intel
Z370 Chipset
®
Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
y Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
y Supports 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.
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y ASMedia
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
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y Intel
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
y Realteky 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
ALC887 Codec
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LAN1x Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
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Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
Internal Connectors
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y 1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo porty 2x USB 2.0 Type-A portsy 1x VGA porty 1x DVI-D porty 1x HDMI™ porty 1x LAN (RJ45) porty 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A portsy 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A porty 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C porty 3x audio jacks
y 1x 24-pin ATX main power connectory 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectory 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsy 2x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)y 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y 1x 4-pin CPU fan connectory 1x 4-pin water pump fan connectory 4x 4-pin system fan connectorsy 1x Front panel audio connectory 2x Front panel connectorsy 1x TPM module connectory 1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y 1x Serial port connectory 1x Parallel port connectory 1x Thunderbolt add-on card connectory 1x RGB LED connectory 1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O ControllerNUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip
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Specifications
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Hardware Monitor
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y CPU/System temperature detectiony CPU/System fan speed detectiony CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor
BIOS Features
Software
y ATX Form Factory 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.3 cm)
y 1x 128 Mb flashy UEFI AMI BIOSy ACPI 6.0 , SMBIOS 3.0y Multi-language
y Driversy APP MANAGERy SUPER CHARGERy COMMAND CENTERy LIVE UPDATE 6y MSI SMART TOOLy RAMDISKy DPC LATENCY TUNER y FAST BOOTy X-BOOSTy MYSTIC LIGHTy NETWORK MANAGER
y CPU-Z MSI GAMING
®
y Intel
Extreme Tuning Utility
y Norton™ Internet Security Solution y Google Chrome™ ,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
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Special
Features
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y Audio
Audio Boost
y Network
Intel LAN with Network Manager
y Storage
Twin Turbo M.2
y Fan
Pump Fan Smart Fan Control
y LED
Mystic Light Mystic Light Extension (RGB) Mystic light SYNC EZ DEBUG LED
y Protection
PCI-E Steel Armor
y Performance
Multi GPU – CrossFire Technology DDR4 Boost USB with type A+C Lightning USB(3142)
y Stability
Military Class 5
y VR
VR Ready
y BIOS
Click BIOS 5
y Certification
Quadro Ready
Specifications
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Block Diagram
HDMIDVI-DVGA
HDMI
PCI Express Bus
PCIe x16 slot
(support x4 mode)
2x M.2
6x SATA 6Gb/s
8x USB 3.1 Gen1
6x USB 2.0
Switch
Switch
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard
DMI 3.0
PCI Express Bus
LPC Bus
NV6795
Super I/O
CPU
Z370
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
x1
Switch
x1
x1
Switch
PCI-E Bus
x2
ASMEDIA
ASM3142
Realtek
ALC887
Audio Jacks
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
PCI slot
2 x USB 3.1 Gen2
Block Diagram
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Rear I/O Panel
Line-in
PS/2
VGA
LAN
Line-out
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 2.0
DVI-D
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1
Gen2
Mic in
Type-C
LAN Port LED Status Table
Link/ Activity LED
StatusDescription
OffNo link
YellowLinked
BlinkingData activity
Speed LED
StatusDescription
Off10 Mbps connection
Green100 Mbps connection
Orange1 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
Application
Enhancement
Main Volume
Profiles
Advanced
Settings
Jack Status
Connector
Settings
Rear I/O Panel
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y Device Selection - allows you to select a audio output source to change the related
options. The check sign indicates the devices as default.
y Application Enhancement - the array of options will provide you a complete guidance
of anticipated sound effect for both output and input device.
y 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.
y Profiles - toggles between profiles.y Advanced Settings - provides the mechanism to deal with 2 independent audio
streams.
y Jack Status - depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your
computer.
y 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.
Rear I/O Panel
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Overview of Components
M2_1
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
JBAT1
PCI_E3
JCI1
PCI_E4
M2_2
PCI_E5
JTPM1
PCI1
CPU_PWR1
SYS_FAN1
CPU Socket
CPU_FAN1
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
PUMP_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
EZ Debug LED
ATX_PWR1
JUSB1
JUSB2
SATA▼1▲2
SATA4
SATA▼5▲6
SATA3
JTBT1
JAUD1
SYS_FAN4
JRGB1
JCOM1
JLPT1
JUSB4
JUSB3
JFP1
JFP2
Overview of Components
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Component Contents
Port NamePort TypePage
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_
FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1Power Connectors31
CPU SocketLGA 1151 Socket25
DIMMA1, DIMMA2,
DIMMB1, DIMMB2
JAUD1Front Audio Connector34
JBAT1Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper35
JCI1Chassis Intrusion Connector34
JCOM1Serial Port Connector31
JFP1, JFP2Front Panel Connectors30
JLPT1Parallel Port Connector36
JRGB1RGB LED connector37
JTBT1Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector36
JTPM1TPM Module Connector35
Fan Connectors33
DIMM Slots26
JUSB1, JUSB2USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors32
JUSB3, JUSB4USB 2.0 Connectors32
M2_1~2M.2 Slots (Key M)28
PCI_E1~5, PCI1PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots27
SATA1~6SATA 6Gb/s Connectors29
Overview of Components
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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
y
Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing
the CPU.
y
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.
y
When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU heatsink. A CPU heatsink
is necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability.
y
Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting
your system.
y
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.
y
Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering
the socket with the plastic cap.
y
If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to the
documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about installation.
y
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
operation beyond product specifications.
®
does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate
Overview of Components
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DIMM Slots
DIMMA1DIMMB1
Channel AChannel B
DIMMA2DIMMB2
Memory module installation recommendation
DIMMB2DIMMB2
DIMMA2DIMMA2DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
Important
y
Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.
y
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
than the amount of installed.
y
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
suggested to protect the CPU.
y
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.
y
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.
y
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
y
The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
The PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable when an M.2 PCIe SSD module has been installed
in the M.2_2 slot.
y
The PCI_E2/ PCI1 slot will be unavailable when an expansion card has been installed
in the PCI_E3/ PCI_E5 slot.
y
If 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.
y
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
y
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.
Overview of Components
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M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
Intel® RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM,
does not support Legacy ROM.
M2_1
M2_2
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.
Important
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2
module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
30°
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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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
y
The 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.
y
Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
y
SATA 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.