MSI Z170A MPOWER GAMING TITANIUM User Manual

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Overview of Components
CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors
Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode and Voltage
Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed
with speed control signal. Voltage Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing
voltage. Therefore, when you plug a 3-pin (Non-PWM) fan to a PWM Mode fan
connector, the fan speed will be always maintained at 100%, and that could be noisy.
1
CPUFAN1
1
CPUFAN2
1 Ground 2 +12V
3 Sense 4 Speed Control Signal
1
SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2/ SYSFAN3
1 Ground 2 Voltage Control
3 Sense 4 NC
PWM Mode fan connector
Voltage Mode fan connector
Controlling the fan speed
There are two ways to manage fan speed. One is to go to BIOS > HARDWARE
MONITOR. The other is to use COMMAND CENTER application.
BIOS > HARDWARE MONITOR COMMAND CENTER
Both methods offer gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust fan speed
in relation to CPU temperature.

MSI Z170A MPOWER GAMING TITANIUM Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z170
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Max Memory	64 GB
Form Factor	ATX
USB 3.1 Gen1 (Rear)	4
USB 2.0 (Rear)	2
Audio	Realtek ALC1150
LAN	Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
PCIe x16 Slots	3
PCIe x1 Slots	3
Memory Slots	4
Multi-GPU Support	AMD 3-Way CrossFireX, NVIDIA 2-Way SLI
SATA Ports	6
M.2 Slots	2
RAID Support	0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Speed	2133/2400/2600/2800/3000/3200 MHz (OC)
USB 3.1 Ports	1 (Type-C), 1 (Type-A)