MSI H170M PRO-VDH User manual

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Unpacking
Unpacking
Thank you for buying the MSI®H170M PRO-VDH/ B150M PRO-VDH/ CSM-B150M PRO-
VDH motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following
items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard

2Safety Information
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.

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Quick Start
Intel®LGA 1151 CPU
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
A Package of Screws
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
CPU Fan Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Preparing Tools and Components

4Quick Start
http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI
Installing a Processor
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Quick Start
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Installing DDR4 memory
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs

6Quick Start
Connecting the Front Panel Header
http://youtu.be/DPELIdVNZUI
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JFP1
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
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
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8Quick Start
Installing SATA Drives
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc 1
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Quick Start
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Installing a Graphics Card
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A
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10 Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors
JPWR1
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
JPWR2

12 Quick Start
Power On
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Contents
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 .................................................................................................... 18
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 19
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 19
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 19
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 21
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 23
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 24
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 25
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 25
SE1_21: SATAe Connector.................................................................................... 25
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors............................................................................... 26
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 26
JUSB1: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector ......................................................................... 27
JUSB2~3: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 27
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 28
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 28
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 28
CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~2: Fan Connectors............................................................... 29
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 30
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 30
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 31
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ................................................................. 31

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BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 32
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 32
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 33
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 33
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 34
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 36
SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 37
Advanced............................................................................................................... 37
Boot....................................................................................................................... 43
Security................................................................................................................. 44
Save & Exit............................................................................................................ 45
OC.......................................................................................................................... 46
M-FLASH .............................................................................................................. 52
OC PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 53
HARDWARE MONITOR.......................................................................................... 54
Software Description........................................................................................... 55
Installing Windows®7/ 8.1/ 10.............................................................................. 55
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 55
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 55
COMMAND CENTER ............................................................................................. 56
LIVE UPDATE 6...................................................................................................... 60
M-CLOUD.............................................................................................................. 62
RAMDISK............................................................................................................... 65
NETWORK GENIE ................................................................................................. 66
Intel®Extreme Tuning Utility................................................................................ 68
RAID Configuration (optional) ............................................................................. 69
Using Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ........................................... 69
Degraded RAID Array ........................................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 74
Regulatory Notices.............................................................................................. 75

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Specifications
Specifications
CPU Supports 6th Gen Intel®Core™i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel®
Pentium®and Celeron®processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset
Intel® H170 Chipset (H170M PRO-VDH)
Intel® B150 Chipset (B150M PRO-VDH/ CSM-B150M PRO-
VDH)
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
Supports DDR4 2133 MHz
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports ECC, un-buffered memory
ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots y1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
y2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y1x HDMI™port, support a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
y1x DVI-D port, support a maximum resolution of
1920x1200@60Hz
y1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution of
2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
Storage
Intel®H170/ B150 Chipset
y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
y1x SATAe port (PCIe 3.0 x2)*
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 (only for
H170M PRO-VDH)
ySupports Intel®Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors. (only for H170M PRO-VDH)
* SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA.
USB
yIntel®H170/ B150 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (4 ports on the
back panel, 2 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
connectors)
Audio yRealtek®ALC887 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
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16 Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
y1x PS/2 keyboard port
y1x PS/2 mouse port
y1x HDMI™port
y1x DVI-D port
y1x VGA port
y2x USB 2.0 ports
y4x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y3x audio jacks
Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y1x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1 ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y2x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
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
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6793D Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor ym-ATX Form Factor
y9.3 in. x 9.0 in. (23.5 cm x 22.8 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
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Specifications
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Software
yDrivers
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
yFAST BOOT
ySUPER CHARGER
yM-CLOUD
yRAMDISK
yIntel®Small Business Advantage
yNETWORK GENIE
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yNorton™Security
yGoogle Chrome™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
yCPU-Z
MSI Exclusive
Features
yCLICK BIOS 5
EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
Board Explorer
Hardware Monitor
yMILITARY CLASS 4
Military Class Component
Military Class Stability and Reliability
ESD Protection
EMI Protection
Humidity Protection
Circuit Protection
High Temperature Protection
VGA Armor Slot
yCOMMAND CENTER
System Monitor
Smart Fan Control
yRAMDISK
yLIVE UPDATE 6
yM-CLOUD
Specification
Highlights
yDDR4 Boost Support
Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
DDR4 XMP Ready
ySATA Express Support
yNVMe / AHCI Driver Support

18 Block Diagram
Block Diagram
LPC Bus
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
6 x USB 3.1 Gen1
(5 Gbps)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
6 x USB 2.0
PCI Express Bus
P/S2 Mouse / Keyboard Audio Jacks
DMI 3.0
H170/ B150
CPU
NCT6793D
Super I/O
Realtek
ALC887
x1
x2
PCI Express Bus
HDMI DVI-D VGA
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 slot
1 x SATA Express
(2 x SATA 6Gb/s)
x1

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Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
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
PS/2 Mouse
DVI-DPS/2 Keyboard
LAN
Line-in
Line-out
Mic inUSB 3.1 Gen1
USB 2.0
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 this icon to launch.
Jack Status
Device
Selection
Connector
Strings
Profiles
Main Volume
Application
Enhancement
Advanced
Settings
VGA

20 Rear I/O Panel
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.
Audio 7.1-channel Configuration
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to connect front audio I/O module to JAUD1
connector and follow the below steps.
1. Click on the Advanced Settings to open the dialog below.
2. Select Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in.
3. Plug your speakers to audio jacks on rear and front I/O panel. When you plug into
a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you which device is
current connected.