MSI Z270 gaming M3 User Manual

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Overview of Components
Important
y This connector supports 5050 RGB color LED strips with the maximum power rating
of 3A (12V). Please keeping the LED strip shorter than 2 meters to prevent dimming.
y Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing the LED strip.
y Please use GAMING APP to control the extended LED strip.
1
2 10
9
1 DCD 2 SIN
3 SOUT 4 DTR
5 Ground 6 DSR
7 RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 No Pin
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install 5050 RGB LED strips to RGB LED
connector.
https://youtu.be/CqNHyADzd2Q
JLED1: RGB LED connector
These connectors allow you to connect the 5050 RGB LED strips.
1
JLED1
Extension cable
5050 LED strip
1
1 +12V 2 G
3 R 4 B

MSI Z270 gaming M3 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Z270
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory	64 GB
Memory Type	DDR4
Audio	Realtek ALC892
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Speed	2133/ 2400/ 2800/ 3000/ 3200/ 3400/ 3600/ 3800 MHz
Storage Interface	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	6 x USB 2.0
LAN	Intel I219-V
Multi-GPU Support	AMD CrossFire
PCIe Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Summary

Essential Safety Precautions

Quick Start Guide

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard.

DDR4 Memory Installation

Instructions for properly inserting RAM modules into DIMM slots.

Front Panel Header Connections

Details on connecting front panel case connectors to the motherboard.

Motherboard Installation in Chassis

Steps for mounting the motherboard inside the computer chassis.

SATA Drive Installation Guide

Guide for connecting SATA storage devices like HDDs and SSDs.

Graphics Card Installation

Procedure for installing a graphics card into a PCIe slot.

Peripheral Device Connection

Power Connector Installation

Steps to connect the ATX and CPU power supply connectors.

System Power On Procedure

Motherboard Specifications

Rear I/O Panel Details

Motherboard Component Identification

CPU Socket and DIMM Slot Guide

Details on the CPU socket and memory module installation.

PCIe and M.2 Slot Configurations

SATA Connectors and Front Panel Headers

Power Connectors and USB Header Details

BIOS Setup Utility

Accessing BIOS and Navigation Modes

System Settings and Peripheral Configuration

Boot, Security, and Power Management

Managing boot order, security settings, power options, and chassis intrusion.

Advanced Overclocking and Tuning

Detailed CPU, memory, and voltage adjustments for performance tuning.

Bundled Software Utilities

Command Center for System Monitoring

Live Update for Software and BIOS Updates

Gaming App for Performance and Lighting

Hotkey and Mouse Customization Tools

RAMDISK and X-BOOST Performance Features

Killer Network and Nahimic Audio Enhancement

Optional RAID Configuration

RAID Levels and Intel RST Usage

Creating and Managing RAID Volumes

Step-by-step guide to creating and deleting RAID volumes.

RAID Recovery and M.2 PCIe RAID

Recovering from degraded arrays and configuring M.2 PCIe SSD RAID.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Display Problems

Solutions for systems that do not power on or have no signal.

Audio and Network Connectivity Issues

USB Device and Boot Problems

Troubleshooting USB devices and boot issues after BIOS updates.