MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING Operator's manual
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®Z170A GAMING M7
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.
®Z170A GAMING M7
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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
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HDD LED HDD LED -
HDD LED +
POWER LED -
POWER LED +
POWER LED
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Contents
Contents
Safety Information...................................................................................................2
Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel ........................................................................................................10
LAN Port LED Status Table............................................................................... 10
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Overview of Components ....................................................................................12
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DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 14
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LED Status Indicators...........................................................................................30
LED Status Table .............................................................................................. 30
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BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................32
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EZ Mode ............................................................................................................ 35
Advanced Mode ................................................................................................ 37
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Software Description............................................................................................46
2Safety Information
Safety Information
The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
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.
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.
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.
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.
damage the motherboard.
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Specifications
Supports 6th Gen Intel®™i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel®
Pentium®®processors for Socket LGA1151
Intel®
Memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel®
Expansion Slots
Onboard Graphics
2x HDMI™ports, support a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
1x DisplayPort, support a maximum resolution
of 4096x2304@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz,
3840x2160@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU Supports 3-Way AMD®™Technology
Supports 2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
Storage
Intel®
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
2x M.2 slots
4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length M.2 SSD cards
Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology for Intel
™ processors
M.2 slots with examples of various combination possibilities.
*** SATAe port is backward compatible with SATA.
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RAID
Intel®
Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
devices*
ASMedia®
the back panel
Intel®
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
Audio
Realtek®
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN ™E2400 Gigabit LAN controller
1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse port
2x HDMI™ports
1x DisplayPort
port
1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
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1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2x SATAe connectors
3x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x Front panel connectors
1x TPM module connector
1x Power button
1x Reset button
1x Slow mode switch
Hardware Monitor
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
1x 64 Mb flash
Multi-language
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Software
Drivers
LIVE UPDATE 6
GAMING APP
Nahimic Audio
XSplit Gamecaster V2
Intel®Extreme Tuning Utility
Norton™Internet Security Solution
™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
SteelSeries Engine 3
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Enthusiast GAMING
Features
EMI Shielding
Dual Headphone Amplifiers
Easy Overclocking
GAMING LAN
EMI Shielding
Electric Wave Surge
GAMING APP
Gaming Hotkey
Optimized Thermal Design
Heat-pipe Direct Touch Technology
Dual Touch Thermal Design
Nahimic
Sound Effect Equalizer
Microphone Noise Reduction
HD Audio Recorder
XSplit
XSplit Gamecaster
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MSI Exclusive
Features
EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
Hardware Monitor
- ESD Protection
- EMI Protection
- Humidity Protection
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- High Temperature Protection
- VGA Armor Slot
System Monitor
LIVE UPDATE 6
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Specification
Highlights
DDR4 XMP Ready
3.0 Support
2-Way Nvidia SLITM Support
TM Support
Twin Turbo M.2 Ready
Dual M.2 RAID Support
SATA Express Support
10 Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 LAN
Audio Ports
Optical S/PDIF-Out
DisplayPort
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
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
2468
Rear Speaker Out
Line-In/ Side Speaker Out
Line-Out/ Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Blank
HOTKEY port
Clear CMOS button - Power off your computer
BIOS FLASHBACK+ port
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