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Overview of Components
BA
T1
PCI
_
E1
~
6: PCIe E
x
pan
sion Slo
ts
PCI_E1
: PCIe 3.0 x16
PCI_E2
: PCIe 3.0 x1
PCI_E3
: PCIe 3.0 x1
PCI_E4
: PCIe 3.0 x8
PCI_E5
: PCIe 3.0 x1
PCI_E6
: PCIe 3.0 x4
x16
x8
x8
x8
x8
x4
Multiple graphic
s cards ins
tall
ation recommendation
Impor
tan
t
If you install a large and heavy
graphics card, you need to use
a tool such as
MSI Gaming
Series Graphics Card Bolster
to
support its weight and to prevent
deformation of the slot.
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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
16
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
CPU Socket
27
DIMM Slots
28
PCI_E1~6: Pcie Expansion Slots
29
U2_1: U.2 Connector
31
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
32
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/S Connectors
33
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
35
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
35
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
36
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
37
JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
37
CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectors
38
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
39
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
39
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
40
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
40
JLED1: RGB LED Connector
41
FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button
41
Onboard Leds
42
EZ Debug Leds
42
DIMM Leds
42
Xmp Led
42
Pcie X16 Slot Leds
43
Debug Code LED
43
Debug Code LED Table
44
ACPI States Codes
46
CPU Temperature
46
BIOS Setup
47
Entering BIOS Setup
47
Resetting BIOS
48
Updating BIOS
48
EZ Mode
50
Advanced Mode
52
Settings
53
Advanced
53
Boot
59
Security
60
Save & Exit
61
M-Flash
71
Oc Profile
72
Hardware Monitor
73
Software Description
74
Installing Windows ® 7/ 8.1/ 10
74
Installing Drivers
74
Installing Utilities
74
Command Center
75
Live Update 6
79
Total Installer
80
Gaming App
81
Ramdisk
86
Dragon Eye
87
X-Boost
88
Nahimic 2
90
Xsplit Gamecaster V2
94
Steelseries Engine 3
98
Intel ® Extreme Tuning Utility
100
Cpu-Z
101
RAID Configuration
102
Using Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM
102
Degraded RAID Array
105
Failed Hard Drive Member
106
Power off
106
M.2 Pcie SSD RAID
107
Troubleshooting
109
Regulatory Notices
110
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Brand
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Model
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Category
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Language
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