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Thank you for buying the MSI
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Z170A GAMING M9 ACK
motherboard. Check to
make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing,
contact your dealer as soon as possible.
SATA Cable x6
SLI Bridge
Connector
Drivers & Utilities
Disc
Motherboard User
Guide
I/O Shield
Motherboard
Antenna x2
Door Hanger
Quick Guide
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
module
Modular Screws
package
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Table of Contents
Unpacking
1
Safety Information
2
Quick Start
3
Preparing Tools and Components
3
Installing a Processor
4
Installing DDR4 Memory
5
Connecting the Front Panel Header
6
Installing the Motherboard
7
Installing SATA Drives
8
Installing a Graphics Card
9
Connecting Peripheral Devices
10
Connecting the Power Connectors
11
Power on
12
Table of Contents
13
Specifications
16
Block Diagram
23
Rear I/O Panel
24
LAN Port LED Status Table
24
Audio Ports Configuration
24
Cmedia Xtreme Audio DAC
25
Overview of Components
27
CPU Socket
29
DIMM Slots
30
PCI_E1~6: Pcie Expansion Slots
31
Installing Sli Graphics Cards
32
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/S Connectors
33
SE1_43-SE2_65: Satae Connectors
33
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots
34
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob
37
POWER1, RESET1: Power Button, Reset Button
38
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors
38
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
39
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
39
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
40
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector
41
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
41
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors
42
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
43
FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button
43
HOT_KEY1: HOTKEY Main Switch
44
SLOW_1: Slow Mode Booting Switch
45
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
45
LED Status Indicators
46
LED Status Table
46
Debug Code LED Table
47
BIOS Setup
48
Entering BIOS Setup
48
Resetting BIOS
49
Updating BIOS
49
EZ Mode
51
Advanced Mode
53
Settings
54
Advanced
54
Boot
60
Security
61
Save & Exit
62
M-Flash
71
Oc Profile
72
Hardware Monitor
73
Software Description
74
Installing Windows ® 7/ 8.1/ 10
74
Installing Drivers
74
Installing Utilities
74
Command Center
75
Gadget Mode
78
Live Update 6
79
Total Installer
80
Gaming App
81
Eco Center
85
M-Cloud
86
Ramdisk
89
Killer Network Manager
90
Nahimic
91
Xsplit Gamecaster V2
93
Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility
97
RAID Configuration
98
Using Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
98
Degraded RAID Array
101
Failed Hard Drive Member
102
Power off
102
Troubleshooting
105
Battery Information
106
Chemical Substances Information
106
Technical Support
109
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MSI z170a GAMING M9 ACK Specifications
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Brand
MSI
Model
z170a GAMING M9 ACK
Category
Motherboard
Language
English
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