MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK User Manual

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Contents
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
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
Specification Comparison Table ........................................................................... 20
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 21
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 22
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 22
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 22
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 23
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 25
M2_2: M.2 Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module slot ............................................................. 27
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe and PCI Expansion Slots ............................................... 30
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 31
M2_1: M.2 Slot ...................................................................................................... 32
JPWR1~2: Power Connectors ............................................................................... 33
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 34
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 34
JUSB2, JUSB3(optional): USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors ........................................... 35
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 35
CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3: Fan Connectors .......................................................... 36
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 37
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ............................................................................. 37
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 38

MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z170
Socket	LGA 1151
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	64 GB
PCIe x16 Slots	2
PCIe x1 Slots	3
SATA Ports	6
M.2 Slots	1
USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports	6
USB 2.0 Ports	6
Audio	Realtek ALC892
Memory Speed	2133 MHz
RAID Support	Yes (0, 1, 5, 10)
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFire
USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports	2 (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C)