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.
Kurzanleitung
Danke, dass Sie das MSI®Z170A SLI PLUS 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®Z170A SLI PLUS. 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®Z170A
SLI PLUS. 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.

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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

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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
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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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
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Installing SATA Drives/ Installation der SATA-Laufwerke/
Installer le disque dur SATA/ Установка дисков SATA
http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc

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Installing a Graphics Card/ Einbau der Grafikkarte/ Installer
une carte graphique/ Установка дискретной видеокарты
http://youtu.be/mG0GZpr9w_A

VIII Quick Start
Connecting Peripheral Devices/ Peripheriegeräte/
Connecter un périphérique anschliessen/ Подключение
периферийных устройств

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Quick Start
JPWR1 JPWR2
Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module
d’alimentation/ Подключение разъемов питания
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4

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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_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots...................................................................... 13
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector......................................................................... 14
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors.................................................................. 14
M2_1: M.2 Slots................................................................................................. 15
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors........................................................................... 16
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................... 17
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors............................................................... 17
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................ 18
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ....................................................................... 18
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector.................................................................... 19
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector......................................................................... 20
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector.......................................................................... 20
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors.................................................... 21
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...................................................... 22
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
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® Z170 Chipset
Memory
●4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
▶Supports DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/
2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
●Dual channel memory architecture
●Supports ECC, un-buffered memory
▶ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
●Supports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots ●3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
●3x PCIe 3.0 x1 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®CrossFire™Technology
●Supports 2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
Storage
Intel®Z170 Chipset
●6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
▶Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for
SATA storage devices
●1x M.2 slot
▶Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 standard, 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length
M.2 SSD cards
▶Supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Mini-SAS SSD with Turbo
U.2 Host Card*
●Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors
* The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
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USB
●ASMedia®ASM1142 Chipset
▶1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port on the back panel
●Intel®Z170 Chipset
▶6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 ports on
the back panel, 4 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
connector)
Audio ●Realtek®ALC1150 Codec
●7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN controller
Back Panel
Connectors
●1x PS/2 mouse port
●1x PS/2 keyboard port
●1x VGA port
●1x DVI-D port
●1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
●2x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
●1x HDMI™port
●1x LAN (RJ45) port
●2x USB 2.0 ports
●6x audio jacks
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Internal Connectors
●1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
●1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
●6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
●2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
●2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 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 Serial port connector
●1x Parallel port connector
●1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6793 Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor
●CPU/System temperature detection
●CPU/System fan speed detection
●CPU/System fan speed control
Form Factor ●ATX Form Factor
●12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 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
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Software
●Drivers
●COMMAND CENTER
●LIVE UPDATE 6
●FAST BOOT
●SUPER CHARGER
●M-CLOUD
●RAMDISK
●Intel®Extreme Tuning Utility
●Norton™Security
●Google Chrome™,Google Toolbar, Google Drive
●CPU-Z
MSI Exclusive
Features
●CLICK BIOS 5
▶EZ Mode & Advanced Mode Switching
▶Board Explorer
▶Hardware Monitor
●MILITARY CLASS 4
▶Military Class Component
▶Military Class Stability and Reliability
-ESD Protection
-EMI Protection
-Humidity Protection
-Circuit Protection
-High Temperature Protection
-Steel Armor PCIe Slots
-VGA Armor Slot
●COMMAND CENTER
▶System Monitor
▶Smart Fan Control
●RAM DISK
●LIVE UPDATE 6
●M-CLOUD
●CPU-Z
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Specification
Highlights
●DDR4 Boost Support
▶Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Support
▶Isolated DDR4 Circuit Design
▶DDR4 XMP Ready
●PCI Express 3.0 Support
▶2-Way Nvidia SLITM Support
▶3-Way AMD CrossFireTM Support
●USB 3.1 Gen2 Ready
▶USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Ready
●NVMe / AHCI Driver Support
●U.2 Support (Optional)

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 Channel
2468
Line In
Line-Out/ Front Speak Out ● ● ● ●
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out ●●●
Center/ Subwoofer Out ● ●
Side Speaker Out ●
(●: connected, Blank: empty)
USB 3.1
Gen 2
Type-C
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
CPUFAN1
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
PCI_E4
CPU Socket
JPWR2
DIMM1
SYSFAN1 DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
JUSB1
JCOM1
JFP1
JFP2
SYSFAN2
JTPM1
CPUFAN2
JPWR1
JUSB3
SATA1_2
JCI1
EZ Debug LED
SATA5_6
SATA4
SATA3
JTBT1*
JBAT1
JUSB2
SYSFAN3
JUSB4
M2_1
JLPT1
JAUD1
PCI_E5
PCI_E6
* JTBT1 is used to connect a specific card.