MSI X470 GAMING PLUS User Manual

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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 3
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 4
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 7
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 12
Power On............................................................................................................... 13
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 17
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 23
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 23
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 24
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 30
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 32
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 33
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 33
CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors .................................. 34
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 35
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ................................................................... 35
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors ................................... 36
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 37
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 37
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 38
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 38
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 39
JRGB1, JRGB2: RGB LED Connectors ................................................................. 39
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ........................................................... 40

MSI X470 GAMING PLUS Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)	3466 MHz
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 3 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 5 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Serial port headers	1
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Realtek 8111H
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD X470
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots	3
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
DirectX version	12.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm