MSI Z170A GAMING M7 User Manual

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Overview of Components
Important
● The M2_1 slot will only run PCIe 3.0 x2 speed when
M2_1 slot is installed with a M.2 PCIe device and
PCI_E4 slot is installed with a PCIe x1 device at the
same time.
● Intel
®
RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI
ROM, does not support Legacy ROM.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to Install
M.2 module.
http://youtu.be/JCTFABytrYA
Installing M.2 module
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots
1
2
3
30°
3. Tighten the base screw
into the hole of the
distance to the M.2 slot
as the length your M.2
module.
4. Insert your M.2 module
into the M.2 slot at a
30-degree angle.
5. Put the screw in the
notch on the trailing edge
of your M.2 module and
tighten it into the base
screw.
1. Remove the screw from
the base screw.
2. Remove the base
screw.
4
5
M.2_2
M.2_1

MSI Z170A GAMING M7 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z170
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Memory Slots	4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory	64GB
Form Factor	ATX
Audio	Realtek ALC1150
M.2 Slots	1
USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports	8
PCI Express x16 Slots	3
PCI Express x1 Slots	4
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Multi-GPU Support	AMD 3-Way CrossFire, NVIDIA 2-Way SLI
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	8 x USB 3.1 Gen1
LAN	Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN Controller