MSI Z270 GAMING M6 AC User manual

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI®Z270 GAMING M6 AC
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®Z270 GAMING M6 AC 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®Z270 GAMING M6 AC.
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®Z270
GAMING M6 AC. Вэтом 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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III
Quick Start
Installing DDR4 memory/ Installation des DDR4-Speichers/
Installer une mémoire DDR4/ Установка памяти DDR4
http://youtu.be/T03aDrJPyQs
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DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2 DIMMA2 DIMMA2
DIMMA1

IV Quick Start
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
Connecting the Front Panel Header/ Anschließen der
Frontpanel-Stiftleiste/ Connecter un connecteur du panneau
avant/ Подключение разъемов передней панели

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Quick Start
Installing the Motherboard/ Installation des Motherboards/
Installer la carte mère/ Установка материнской платы
BAT1
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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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VII
Quick Start
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

IX
Quick Start
Connecting the Power Connectors/ Stromanschlüsse
anschliessen/ Connecter les câbles du module d’alimentation/
Подключение разъемов питания
http://youtu.be/gkDYyR_83I4
ATX_PWR1 CPU_PWR1

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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
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................... 9
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 11
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 12
DIMM Slots............................................................................................................ 13
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots.......................................................................... 14
U2_1: U.2 Connector............................................................................................. 16
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 17
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 18
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors................................................................... 20
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 20
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 21
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors............................................................................. 22
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 22
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors.................................... 23
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 24
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector....................................................................... 24
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector........................................................................... 25
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper........................................................... 25
JLED1: RGB LED connector ................................................................................. 26
FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button................................................................. 26
Onboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 27
BIOS Setup........................................................................................................... 32
Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 32
Resetting BIOS...................................................................................................... 33
Updating BIOS....................................................................................................... 33
EZ Mode ................................................................................................................ 35
Advanced Mode .................................................................................................... 37
OC Menu................................................................................................................ 38
Software Description........................................................................................... 48
Installing Windows®7/ 8.1/ 10.............................................................................. 48
Installing Drivers .................................................................................................. 48
Installing Utilities ................................................................................................. 48

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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Specifications
Specifications
CPU
ySupports 7th/6th Gen Intel®Core™i3/i5/i7 processors, and
Intel®Pentium®and Celeron®processors for Socket LGA1151
Chipset Intel® Z270 Chipset
Memory
y4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
7th Gen processors support DDR4 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/
3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400/ 2133 MHz*
6th Gen processors support DDR4 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/
3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133 MHz*
yDual channel memory architecture
ySupports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
ySupports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
Expansion Slots y3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 modes)
y3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Onboard Graphics
y1x HDMI™port, supports a maximum resolution of
4096x2160@30Hz(7th Gen CPU), 4096x2160@24Hz(6th Gen
CPU), 2560x1600@60Hz
y1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of
4096X2304@24Hz, 3840X2160@60Hz,1920X1200@60Hz
Multi-GPU ySupports 2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology
ySupports 3-Way AMD®CrossFire™Technology
Storage
Intel®Z270 Chipset
y6x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
y2x M.2 slots (Key M)
Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
M2_1 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage
devices
M2_2 slot supports 2242/ 2260 /2280 storage devices
Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready for all M.2 slots***
y1x U.2 port **
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD
ySupports Intel®Smart Response Technology for Intel
Core™ processors
* The SATA1/ SATA5 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module
has been installed in the M.2_1/ M.2_2 slot. The SATA5 and SATA 6 ports will
be unavailable when M.2 PCIe SSD module has been installed in the M.2_2
slot. Please refer to page 18 for M.2 & SATA combination table.
** The U.2 port will be unavailable when an PCIe expansion card has been
installed in PCI_E6 slot.
***
Intel®Optane™ Technology is only supported when using 7th Gen processors.
Before using Intel®Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have
updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.
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4Specifications
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RAID
Intel®Z270 Chipset
ySupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices
ySupports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 storage devices*
* M.2 PCIe RAID volume can be created with M.2 GENIE. Please refer to page
36 for details about M.2 GENIE.
USB
yASMedia®ASM2142 Chipset
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-C port
on the back panel
1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A port
on the back panel
yIntel®Z270 Chipset
6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A
ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the
internal USB connectors)
7x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (3 Type-A ports on
the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal
USB connectors)
Audio yRealtek®ALC1220 Codec
y7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN 1x KillerTM E2500 Gigabit LAN controller
WiFi & Bluetooth
yIntel®Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Dual Band 2x2 802.11ac
80MHz Channels
867 Mbps Max Speed
MU-MIMO Rx
Support for ACS enabling concurrent multi-channel
usage
Bluetooth 4.2 (BR/EDR, BLE)
Support Windows 7, 8.1/ 10
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Specifications
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Back Panel
Connectors
y1x PS/2 mouse & keyboard combo port
y3x USB 2.0 ports
1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ port
y1x Clear CMOS button
y1x DisplayPort
y1x HDMI™port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A port
y1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port
y1x LAN (RJ45) port
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports
y1x Optical S/PDIF OUT connector
y5x OFC audio jacks
Internal Connectors
y1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
y1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
y6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
y1x U.2 port
y2x M.2 slots
y2x USB 3.1 Gen1 connectors (supports additional 4 USB
3.1 Gen1 ports)
y2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0
ports)
y1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
y1x 4-pin water pump fan connector
y4x 4-pin system fan connectors
y1x Front panel audio connector
y2x Front panel connectors
y1x Serial port connector
y1x RGB LED connector
y1x TPM module connector
y1x Chassis Intrusion connector
y1x Clear CMOS jumper
y1x BIOS FLASHBACK+ button
y1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
I/O Controller NUVOTON NCT6795 Controller Chip
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6Specifications
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Hardware Monitor
yCPU/System temperature detection
yCPU/System fan speed detection
yCPU/System fan speed control
From Factor yATX Form Factor
y12.0 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
BIOS Features
y1x 128 Mb flash
yUEFI AMI BIOS
yACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a, SM BIOS 2.8
yMulti-language
Software
yDrivers
ySUPER CHARGER
yFAST BOOT
yCOMMAND CENTER
yLIVE UPDATE 6
yMSI SMART TOOL
yDRAGON EYE
yGAMING APP
yX-BOOST
yRAMDISK
yKiller Control Center
yNahimic Audio
yXSplit Gamecaster V2
ySteelSeries Engine 3
yCPU-Z MSI GAMING
yIntel®Extreme Tuning Utility
yNorton™Internet Security Solution
yGoogle Chrome™, Google Toolbar, Google Drive
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Specifications
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Special Features
yAudio Boost 4
yNahimic 2
yGAMING LAN with Killer
yWTFast*
yTurbo U.2
yIntel®OptaneTM Memory Ready
yTwin Turbo M.2
yM.2 Genie
yPump Fan
ySmart Fan Control
yMystic light SYNC
yDDR4 Steel Armor
yM.2 Shield
yPCI-E Steel Armor
yU.2 Steel Armor
yM.2 Steel Armor
yGolden Plated USB with type A+C
yVR Cover
yMuitl GPU SLI
yMuitl GPU CF
yDDR4 Boost
yGAME Boost
yOC Engine
yLightning USB
yX-Boost
yMilitary Class 5
y7000+ Quality Test
yVR Boost
yVR Ready
yDragon eye
yXsplit
yRAMDisk
yClick BIOS 5
yBIOS FLASHBACK+
* This offer is valid for a limited period only, for more information please visit
www.msi.com

8Rear I/O Panel
Rear I/O Panel
PS/2 Port LAN
USB 2.0
Audio Ports
USB 2.0/
BIOS FLASHBACK+
Clear CMOS
button
DisplayPort
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A
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)
Optical S/PDIF-Out
yClear CMOS button - Power off your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS
button for 5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values.
yBIOS FLASHBACK+ port - Please refer to page 34 for Updating BIOS with BIOS
FLASHBACK+.

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Rear I/O Panel
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 the icon to launch.
Jack Status
Device
Selection
Connector
Strings
Profiles
Main Volume
Application
Enhancement
Advanced
Settings
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.
Auto popup dialog
When you plug into a device at an audio jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.
Each jack corresponds to its default setting as shown on the next page.

10 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
Rear Front
Side Center/
Subwoofer
AUDIO INPUT