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Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® Z390-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.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel® LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan
Chassis
DDR4 Memory
Power Supply Unit |
Graphics Card |
Thermal Paste
SATA Hard Disk Drive |
SATA DVD Drive |
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Phillips Screwdriver |
A Package of Screws |
Quick Start 1
Installing a Processor |
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Installing DDR4 memory
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Quick Start 3
Connecting the Front Panel Header
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4 Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard
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Quick Start 5
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc |
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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Quick Start 7
Connecting Peripheral Devices
8 Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
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Quick Start 9
Power On
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Contents |
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Quick Start ............................................................................................................. |
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Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... |
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Installing a Processor............................................................................................. |
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Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ |
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Connecting the Front Panel Header....................................................................... |
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Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... |
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Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. |
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Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... |
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Connecting Peripheral Devices .............................................................................. |
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Connecting the Power Connectors......................................................................... |
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Power On............................................................................................................... |
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Specifications....................................................................................................... |
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Package contents ................................................................................................ |
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Block Diagram .................................................................................................... |
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Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... |
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LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... |
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Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... |
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Realtek Audio Console ......................................................................................... |
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Overview of Components .................................................................................... |
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CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... |
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DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ |
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PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... |
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SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... |
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M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) ......................................................................................... |
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JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... |
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JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... |
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JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. |
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JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector ...................................................... |
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CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors.................................. |
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JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... |
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JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. |
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JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... |
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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors................................... |
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JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ |
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JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... |
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JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... |
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JOC1: Front OC Button Connector ....................................................................... |
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Contents 11
JRGB1: RGB LED connector................................................................................. |
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EZ Debug LED....................................................................................................... |
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Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities ......................................................................... |
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Installing Windows® 10......................................................................................... |
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Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. |
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Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. |
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MYSTIC LIGHT...................................................................................................... |
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Device LED effect control screen ......................................................................... |
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BIOS Setup........................................................................................................... |
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Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. |
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Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... |
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Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... |
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EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ |
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Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... |
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SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. |
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Advanced............................................................................................................... |
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Boot....................................................................................................................... |
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Security................................................................................................................. |
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Save & Exit............................................................................................................ |
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OC.......................................................................................................................... |
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M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. |
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OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... |
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HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... |
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RAID Configuration.............................................................................................. |
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Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology .......................................................... |
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Creating RAID Volume ......................................................................................... |
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Removing a RAID Volume .................................................................................... |
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Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ............................................................................... |
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Rebuilding RAID Array.......................................................................................... |
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Installing RAID Driver........................................................................................... |
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Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software .......................................... |
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration .............................................................. |
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System Requirements ......................................................................................... |
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Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory ................................................................ |
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Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory ............................................................... |
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Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. |
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Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................. |
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12 Contents
Specifications
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Supports Intel® Core™ 9000 Series family/ 8th Gen Intel® |
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CPU |
Core™ / Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1151 |
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Intel® Z390 Chipset |
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y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB* |
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ySupports DDR4 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ |
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/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz* |
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ySupports Dual-Channel mode |
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ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
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ySupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. |
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y2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots |
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y4x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
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y1 x M.2 slot with E key for Integrated Intel® Wireless-AC |
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2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz |
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Multi-GPU |
ySupports 2-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology |
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Intel® Z390 Chipset |
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y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports* |
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y1x M.2 slot (Key M) |
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Storage |
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/ 2260/ |
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready** |
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** Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have |
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Specifications 13
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Intel® Z390 Chipset |
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RAID |
ySupports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA |
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LAN |
y1x Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN controller |
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yIntel® Z390 Chipset |
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y6x audio jacks |
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14 Specifications
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y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y1x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x M.2 slots (1 M-Key slot,1 E-Key slot)
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin Water Pump connector
Internal Connectors y5x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x System panel connectors
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
y1x Serial Port connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x Parallel port connector
y1x TPM module connector
y1x thunderbolt Add-on card connector
y1x Front OC button connector
I/O Controller |
NUVOTON NCT6797 Controller Chip |
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yCPU/System temperature detection |
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yATX Form Factor |
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yUEFI AMI BIOS |
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yDrivers |
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yDRAGON CENTER |
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yMYSTIC LIGHT |
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yCPU-Z MSI GAMING |
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yIntel® Extreme Tuning Utility |
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yGoogle Chrome™ |
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yOC Performance |
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yHardware Monitor |
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yEyerest |
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yAudio |
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yNetwork |
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yStorage |
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yFan |
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yLED |
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yProtection |
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yPerformance |
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Core Boost |
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yBIOS |
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Specifications 17
Package contents
Please check the contents of your motherboard package. It should contain:
Motherboard |
Z390-A PRO |
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Cable |
SATA 6Gb/s Cables |
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M.2 Screw |
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VIP Card |
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Driver DVD |
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Documentation |
Quick Installation Guide |
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Important
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
18 Package contents
Block Diagram
DisplayPort
PCI Express Bus
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2 Channel DDR4 Memory
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I219-V
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Realtek |
Super I/O |
ALC892 |
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Link/ Activity LED
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20 Rear I/O Panel
Realtek Audio Console
After Realtek Audio Console is installed. You can use it to change sound settings to get better sound experience.
Application Enhancement |
Advanced Settings |
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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.
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.
Important
The pictures above for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased.
Rear I/O Panel 21
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
Front Center/
Subwoofer
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Overview of Components
SYS_FAN1
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
JBAT1
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
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BAT1 |
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JRGB1 |
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Overview of Components 23
Component Contents
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CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5 |
Fan Connectors |
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CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1 |
Power Connectors |
30 |
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CPU Socket |
LGA 1151 Socket |
25 |
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DIMMA1/A2/B1/B2 |
DIMM Slots |
26 |
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JAUD1 |
Front Audio Connector |
34 |
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JBAT1 |
Clear CMOS Jumper |
35 |
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JCI1 |
Chassis Intrusion Connector |
34 |
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JCOM1 |
Serial Port Connector |
29 |
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JFP1, JFP2 |
Front Panel Connectors |
29 |
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JLPT1 |
Parallel Port Connector |
32 |
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JOC1 |
Front OC Button Connector |
35 |
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JRGB1 |
RGB LED connector |
36 |
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JTBT1 |
Thunderbolt Add-on Card |
29 |
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JTPM1 |
TPM Module Connector |
28 |
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JUSB1~2 |
USB 2.0 Connectors |
32 |
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JUSB3~4 |
USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors |
31 |
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M2_1 |
M.2 Slot (Key M) |
28 |
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PCI_E1~6 |
PCIe Expansion Slots |
27 |
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SATA1~6 |
SATA 6Gb/s Connectors |
27 |
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24 Overview of Components
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