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Overview of Components
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CPUFAN1
CPUFAN2
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
JBAT1
PCI_E4
PCI_E5
PCI1
PCI2
CPU Socket
JPWR2
SYSFAN1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
JLPT1
JCOM1
JUSB1
JFP1
JFP2
SYSFAN2
JAUD1
JTPM1
JTBT1
SYSFAN3
EZ Debug LED
JPWR1
JUSB2
M2_1
M2_2
JCI1
JUSB3
(optional)
SATA1_2
SATA3_4
SATA5_6
* JTBT1 is used to connect a specific c
ard.
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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
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
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
38
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
39
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED Indicators
39
BIOS Setup
40
Entering BIOS Setup
40
Resetting BIOS
41
Updating BIOS
41
EZ Mode
42
Advanced Mode
44
Settings
45
Advanced
45
Boot
51
Security
52
Save & Exit
53
Oc
54
M-Flash
60
Oc Profile
61
Hardware Monitor
62
Software Description
63
Installing Windows ® 7/ 8.1/ 10
63
Installing Drivers
63
Installing Utilities
63
Command Center
64
Live Update 6
68
Total Installer
69
Gaming App
70
M-Cloud
73
Ramdisk
76
Gaming Lan Manager
77
Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility
79
RAID Configuration (Optional)
80
Using Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
80
Delete Raid Volume
82
Degraded RAID Array
83
Failed Hard Drive Member
84
Troubleshooting
85
Regulatory Notices
86
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MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK Specifications
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Brand
MSI
Model
Z170A TOMAHAWK
Category
Motherboard
Language
English
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