MSI H170A GAMING PRO User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A
GAMING 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®H170A GAMING PRO/ B150A
GAMING 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®H170A GAMING PRO/
B150A GAMING 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®H170A
GAMING PRO/ B150A GAMING 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.

II Quick Start
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
Installing a Processor/ Installation des Prozessors/ Installer
un processeur/ Установка процессора
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Quick Start
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Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

IV Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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JFP1
1 HDD LED + 2 Power LED +
3HDD LED - 4Power LED -
5 Reset Switch 6 Power Switch
7 Reset Switch 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved 10 No Pin
RESET SW
POWER SW
POWER LED+
POWER LED-
HDD LED
HDD LED
RESET SW
JFP1
HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED

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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
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VI Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc
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Quick Start
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Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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VIII Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/
Connecter un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение
периферийных устройств

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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

XQuick Start
Power On/ Einschalten/ Mettre sous-tension/ Включение
питания
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Contents
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_E1~4, PCI1~3: PCIe and PCI Expansion Slots ......................................... 13
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors.................................................................. 14
SE1_21: SATAe Connector............................................................................... 14
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors........................................................................... 15
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector......................................................................... 15
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .............................................................................. 16
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector..................................................................... 16
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 17
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector.......................................................................... 17
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector......................................................................... 17
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors.................................................... 18
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................ 19
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector.................................................................... 19
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...................................................... 20
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ............................................................. 20
BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................21
Entering BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 21
Resetting BIOS.................................................................................................. 22
Updating BIOS................................................................................................... 22
EZ Mode ............................................................................................................ 23
Advanced Mode ................................................................................................ 25
OC Menu ........................................................................................................... 26
Software Description............................................................................................32
Installing Windows®7/ 8.1/ 10 ........................................................................... 32
Installing Drivers ................................................................................................ 32
Installing Utilities................................................................................................ 32

2Safety Information
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.

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Speci󰄈cations
Specifications
CPU Supports 6th Gen Intel®Core™i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel®
Pentium®and Celeron®processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel® H170 Chipset (H170A GAMING PRO)
Intel® B150 Chipset (B150A GAMING PRO)
Memory
●4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
▶Supports DDR4 2133 MHz
●Dual channel memory architecture
●Supports ECC, un-buffered memory
●Supports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Expansion Slots
●2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*
●2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
●3x PCI slots
* The PCI_E4 slot will only run PCIe 3.0 x1 speed when the PCI_E1 or PCI_E3
slot is installed a device.
Onboard Graphics
●1x HDMI™port, support a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
●1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU ●Supports 2-Way AMD®CrossFire™Technology
Storage
Intel®H170/ B150 Chipset
●6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
●1x SATAe port (PCIe 3.0 x2)**
●Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 (only for
H170A GAMING PRO)
●Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors. (only for H170A GAMING PRO)
* SATA and SATAe ports maximum support 6x SATAs or 1x SATAe + 4x
SATAs.
** SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA.
USB
●ASMedia®ASM1142 Chipset
▶2x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) ports on
the back panel
●Intel®H170/ B150 Chipset
▶6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB connector)
▶4x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 ports on the
back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB
connectors)
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Audio
●Realtek®ALC1150 Codec
●7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
●Supports S/PDIF output
LAN 1x Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
●1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
●2x USB 2.0 ports
●1x DVI-D port
●1x HDMI™port
●2x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports
●4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
●1x LAN (RJ45) port
●1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
●5x OFC audio jacks
Internal Connectors
●1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
●1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
●6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
●1x SATAe connector
●1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0
ports)
●1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB
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
●1x Serial port connector
●1x Parallel port connector
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6793 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
●CPU/System temperature detection
●CPU/System fan speed detection
●CPU/System fan speed control
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Form Factor ●ATX Form Factor
●12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
●1x 128 Mb flash
●UEFI AMI BIOS
●ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
●Multi-language
Software
●Drivers
●COMMAND CENTER
●LIVE UPDATE 6
●FAST BOOT
●SUPER CHARGER
●GAMING APP
●M-CLOUD
●RAMDISK
●Intel®Small Business Advantage
●GAMING LAN MANAGER
●Open Broadcaster Software
●Intel®Extreme Tuning Utility
●Norton™Internet Security Solution
●Google Chrome™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
●SteelSeries Engine 3
●CPU-Z
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Performance
GAMING Features
●MYSTIC LIGHT
▶16.5 Million Colors
▶8 LED Effects
●AUDIO BOOST 3
▶Isolated Audio PCB
▶EMI Shielding
▶Dual Headphone Amplifiers
▶High Quality Audio Capacitors
▶Golden Audio Connectors
●GAMING LAN
▶Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet
▶MSI Network Manager
▶EMI Shielding
▶Electric Wave Surge
●GAMING APP
▶System Mode Switching: OC/Gaming/Silent
▶Gaming Hotkey
▶Gaming Mouse Master
▶Gaming LED Control
●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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MSI Exclusive
Features
●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
▶Humidity Protection
▶Circuit Protection
▶High Temperature Protection
▶VGA Armor PCIe Slots
●COMMAND CENTER
▶System Monitor
▶Smart Fan Control
●RAM DISK
●LIVE UPDATE 6
●M-CLOUD
●CPU-Z MSI Dragon Version
●EZ Debug LED
Specification
Highlights
●DDR4 Boost Support
▶Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
▶Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design
▶DDR4 XMP Ready
●PCI Express 3.0 Support
▶2-Way AMD CrossFireTM Support
●USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready
▶USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Ready
●SATA Express Support
●NVMe / AHCI Driver Support

8Rear I/O Panel
DVI-D
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 LAN
USB 3.1 Gen2
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen1 Audio Ports
USB 2.0 Optical S/PDIF-Out
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
LAN Port LED Status Table
Audio Ports Configuration
Audio Ports Channel
2468
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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Rear I/O Panel
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT

10 Overview of Components
Overview of Components
*JTBT1 is used to connect a speci󰘰c card.
Note: The JTBT1 connector and the PCI_E4 slot can’t be used simultaneously.
CPUFAN1
JPWR2
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
DIMM1
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
JUSB1
JLPT1
JCOM1
SYSFAN2 JFP1
JFP2
CPUFAN2
JAUD1
JTPM1
JPWR1
JUSB2
SE1_21
SATA6
SATA5
SATA3
SATA4
JCI1
JBAT1
JTBT1*
EZ Debug LED