MSI Z170A GAMING M7 User Manual

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Overview of Components
HOT_KEY1: HOTKEY Main Switch
This switch is used to turn on or completely turn off the HOTKEY function.
On
(Default)
O󰘯
Using HOTKEY function
1. Connect your keyboard directly to the HOTKEY port on the rear I/O panel.
Important
HOTKEY function will not work with the keyboard connected via USB devices, such
as: USB HUB, KVM, etc.,
2. Turn HOT_KEY1 to On position
3. Press Ctrl + ←Backspace to activate HOTKEY function, the HOTKEY LED turns
on.
4. Refer to the table below for the available hot keys.
Hot Key Action
System State
S0 S3 S4 S5
Ctrl+”←Backspace” Toggle HOTKEY function ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PrtSc+F12 Power On/O󰘯 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PrtSc+”+” Increase base clock (BLCK+) ✓ ─ ─ ─
PrtSc+”-” Decrease base clock (BLCK-) ✓ ─ ─ ─
PrtSc+F4 Update BIOS ✓ ─ ─ ✓
PrtSc+F2 Discharge battery ─ ─ ─ ✓
PrtSc+F9 Reset computer ✓ ─ ─ ─
PrtSc+F5 Decrease CPU ratio (Ratio -) ✓ ─ ─ ─
PrtSc+F6 Increase CPU ratio (Ratio +) ✓ ─ ─ ─
PrtSc+F8 Toggle Slow Mode ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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