MSI H170M PRO-DH User Manual

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Software Description
Software Description
Installing Windows
®
7/ 8.1/ 10
1. Power on the computer.
2. Insert the Windows
®
7/ 8.1/ 10 disc into your optical drive.
3. Press the Restart button on the computer case.
4. For windows 8.1/ 10, skip this step. For Windows 7, access the BIOS menu
SETTING > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration > Windows 7 Installation
and set the item to enabled, save changes and restart.
5. Press F11 key during the computer POST (Power-On Self Test) to get into Boot
Menu.
6. Select your optical drive from the Boot Menu.
7. Press any key when screen shows Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...
message.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows
®
7/ 8.1/ 10.
Installing Drivers
1. Start up your computer in Windows
®
7/ 8.1/ 10.
2. Insert MSI
®
Driver Disc into your optical drive.
3. The installer will automatically appear and it will find and list all necessary drivers.
4. Click Install button.
5. The software installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
6. Click OK button to finish.
7. Restart your computer.
Installing Utilities
Before you install utilities, you must complete drivers installation.
1. Insert MSI
®
Driver Disc into your optical drive.
2. The installer will automatically appear.
3. Click Utilities tab.
4. Select the utilities you want to install.
5. Click Install button.
6. The utilities installation will then be in progress, after it has finished it will prompt
you to restart.
7. Click OK button to finish.
8. Restart your computer.

MSI H170M PRO-DH Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	LGA 1151
Chipset	Intel H170
Memory Type	DDR4
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	64 GB
Memory Speed	2133 MHz
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
SATA 6Gb/s	6
M.2 Slot	1
USB 3.0 Ports	6
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN
Audio	Realtek ALC887 Codec
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x VGA
USB 2.0 Ports	6 (4 on the front, 2 on the back)

Summary

Safety Information

Quick Start Guide

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU onto the motherboard.

Installing DDR4 Memory

Instructions on how to properly insert DDR4 memory modules into the slots.

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Details on connecting front panel connectors like power/reset switches and LEDs.

Installing the Motherboard

Guide on how to physically mount the motherboard inside the computer case.

Installing SATA Drives

Instructions for connecting SATA hard drives and SSDs to the system.

Installing a Graphics Card

Steps for inserting and securing a graphics card into a PCIe slot.

Connecting Power Connectors

Explains how to connect the ATX power supply unit to the motherboard.

Powering On the System

Steps to initiate the computer after all components are installed and connected.

System Specifications

CPU Specifications

Memory Support

Storage Interfaces

USB Connectivity

BIOS Features

Overview of Components

CPU Socket

Details about the LGA 1151 CPU socket, including installation orientation.

DIMM Slots

Information on the memory slots, including installation recommendations.

PCIe Expansion Slots

Description of the PCI Express slots for adding expansion cards.

SATA and SATAe Connectors

Power Connectors

Details the ATX power connectors (JPWR1, JPWR2) for PSU connection.

Front Panel Connectors

USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector

USB 2.0 Connectors

Fan Connectors

Clear CMOS Jumper

BIOS Setup Guide

Entering BIOS Setup

Resetting BIOS

Updating BIOS

Instructions for updating the motherboard's BIOS using M-FLASH or Live Update.

EZ Mode Overview

Advanced Mode Overview

BIOS Settings Menu

BIOS Boot Settings

Configures boot device sequence, logo display, and NumLock state.

BIOS Security Settings

Options for administrator/user passwords, trusted computing, and chassis intrusion.

Overclocking (OC) Settings

Provides options for CPU tuning, voltage adjustments, and memory overclocking.

Software Utilities

Installing Windows OS

Installing Drivers

MSI Command Center Software

Software for monitoring system status and adjusting settings like fan speed and voltage.

MSI Live Update 6

Utility for automatically downloading and installing the latest drivers and BIOS.

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power Issues

No Display Signal

Boot Failure After BIOS Update

Steps to resolve boot issues after a BIOS update.

Lost BIOS Password