MSI Z170A SLI PLUS User manual
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®Z170A SLI PLUS 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.
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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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Contents
Contents
Safety Information...................................................................................................2
Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Rear I/O Panel ..........................................................................................................8
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................. 8
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Overview of Components ....................................................................................10
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DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................ 12
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M2_1: M.2 Slots................................................................................................. 15
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EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ............................................................ 22
BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................23
Entering BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 23
Resetting BIOS.................................................................................................. 24
Updating BIOS................................................................................................... 24
Overclocking Menu............................................................................................ 25
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
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.
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.
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
4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel®
Expansion Slots
Onboard Graphics
1x HDMI™port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@24Hz, 2560x1600@60Hz
1x VGA port, supports a maximum resolution
of 2048x1536@50Hz, 2048x1280@60Hz,
1920X1200@60Hz
1xDVI-D port, supports a maximum resoulution of
1920x1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU Supports 3-Way AMD®™Technology
Supports 2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
Storage
Intel®
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for
SATA storage devices
1x M.2 slot
M.2 SSD cards
Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology for Intel
™ processors
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USB
ASMedia®
Intel®
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB
Audio Realtek®
LAN 1x Intel®I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
1x PS/2 mouse port
1x PS/2 keyboard port
1x VGA port
1x DVI-D port
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 port
2x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
1x HDMI™port
2x USB 2.0 ports
6x audio jacks
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1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
3x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x Front panel connectors
1x TPM module connector
1x Serial port connector
1x Parallel port connector
Hardware Monitor
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
BIOS Features
1x 128 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
Multi-language
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Software
Drivers
LIVE UPDATE 6
FAST BOOT
RAMDISK
Intel®Extreme Tuning Utility
Norton™Security
™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
MSI Exclusive
Features
EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
Board Explorer
Hardware Monitor
- ESD Protection
- EMI Protection
- Humidity Protection
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- High Temperature Protection
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- VGA Armor Slot
System Monitor
RAM DISK
LIVE UPDATE 6
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Specification
Highlights
DDR4 Boost Support
DDR4 XMP Ready
3.0 Support
2-Way Nvidia SLITM Support
TM Support
USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready
8Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 Mouse LAN
Audio Ports
VGA
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
DVI-D USB 2.0
Audio Ports
2468
Line In
Line-Out/ Front Speak Out
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
Blank
USB 3.1
Gen 2
PS/2 Keyboard
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Rear I/O Panel
Audio jacks to headphone and microphone diagram
Audio jacks to stereo speakers diagram
Audio jacks to 7.1-channel speakers diagram
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
10 Overview of Components
Overview of Components
JPWR2
DIMM1
SYSFAN1 DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
JUSB1
JFP1
JFP2
SYSFAN2
JTPM1
JPWR1
JUSB3
SATA1_2
EZ Debug LED
SATA5_6
SATA4
SATA3
JBAT1
JUSB2
SYSFAN3
JUSB4
M2_1
JLPT1
JAUD1
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