MSI Z170A SLI PLUS 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/ SYSFAN3
1
SYSFAN2
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 SLI PLUS Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z170
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Memory Slots	4 x DDR4
Maximum Memory	64 GB
Form Factor	ATX
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2
LAN	Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
USB Ports	6 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 6 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek ALC892
Memory Speed	DDR4 2133 MHz
Multi-GPU Support	NVIDIA 2-Way SLI, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX