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Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x2 Unpacking 1 Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® Z170A PC MATE motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Motherboard Drivers & Utilities Disc Motherboard User Guide I/O Shield SATA Cable x2 Unpacking 1 Unpacking Thank you for buying the MSI® Z170A PC MATE motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
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... above 60°C (140°F), it . Do not place anything over the power cord. ●● All cautions and warnings on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ●● Do not boot the computer before installation is not available, discharge yourself of breakage. ●...;● Do not leave this motherboard away from humidity. ●● Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as injury to the user. ●● If...
... above 60°C (140°F), it . Do not place anything over the power cord. ●● All cautions and warnings on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case. ●● Do not boot the computer before installation is not available, discharge yourself of breakage. ●...;● Do not leave this motherboard away from humidity. ●● Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as injury to the user. ●● If...
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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 Block Diagram ...19 Rear I/O Panel......
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 Block Diagram ...19 Rear I/O Panel......
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...cooler, Please refer to the documentation in correctly lining up the CPU for more details about installation. ●● This motherboard is not recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU.... ●● Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. ●● When installing a CPU, always ...
...cooler, Please refer to the documentation in correctly lining up the CPU for more details about installation. ●● This motherboard is not recommended. MSI® does not guarantee the damages or risks caused by covering the socket with the CPU before installing or removing the CPU.... ●● Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor. MSI will deal with Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests if only the motherboard comes with the protective cap on the CPU socket. ●● When installing a CPU, always ...
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... that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the amount of installed. ●● Based on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. Overview...
... that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less for 32-bit Windows OS due to install more than 4GB memory on the motherboard. ●● Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the amount of installed. ●● Based on installed CPU and devices when overclocking. Overview...
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... installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot. ●● SATA3~4 ports will be connected to one SATA device. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●● SATA or SATAe cables have identical plugs on either sides of Components...
... installing the M.2 PCIe interface module in M.2 slot. ●● SATA3~4 ports will be connected to one SATA device. Each SATAe connector can connect to the motherboard for space saving purposes. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise. ●● SATA or SATAe cables have identical plugs on either sides of Components...
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... +5V +5V Ground Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 30 Overview of Components
... +5V +5V Ground Important Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. 30 Overview of Components
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Use a jumper cap to close JBAT1 to default values 1. Power off your computer back into the outlet and power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on . 34 Overview of Components Plug your computer and unplug it from the ...
Use a jumper cap to close JBAT1 to default values 1. Power off your computer back into the outlet and power on the motherboard to save system configuration data. Remove the jumper cap from a battery located on . 34 Overview of Components Plug your computer and unplug it from the ...
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... LEDs indicate the status of Components 35 Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes. 6. Overview of the motherboard. Set Chassis Intrusion to BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Connect the JCI1 connector to BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. Go to the chassis...
... LEDs indicate the status of Components 35 Press F10 to save and exit and then press the Enter key to select Yes. 6. Overview of the motherboard. Set Chassis Intrusion to BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 2. Connect the JCI1 connector to BIOS > Settings > Security > Chassis Intrusion Configuration. 4. Go to the chassis...
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... and click on file. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Updating BIOS: 1. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on Yes to download and install the latest BIOS 5. BIOS Setup 37 Updating the BIOS...
... and click on file. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart automatically. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website. Updating BIOS: 1. Select the M-FLASH tab and click on Yes to download and install the latest BIOS 5. BIOS Setup 37 Updating the BIOS...
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please refer to manage overclocking profiles. ▶▶HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to the descriptions of installed devices on this motherboard. ●● Menu display - Increasing the frequency may get better performance. ▶▶M-FLASH - provides the way to specify the parameters for chipset and boot ...
please refer to manage overclocking profiles. ▶▶HARDWARE MONITOR - allows you to the descriptions of installed devices on this motherboard. ●● Menu display - Increasing the frequency may get better performance. ▶▶M-FLASH - provides the way to specify the parameters for chipset and boot ...
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... the system time. The time format is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop...
... the system time. The time format is not displayed, turn off computer and re-check SATA cable and power cable connections of the device and motherboard. ▶▶System Information Shows detailed system information, including CPU type, BIOS version, and Memory (read only). ▶▶DMI Information Shows system information, desktop...
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... reboot automatically. 56 BIOS Setup M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. And then follow the steps below to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3. Click on M-FLASH...
... reboot automatically. 56 BIOS Setup M-FLASH M-FLASH provides the way to perform the BIOS update process. 5. Insert the USB flash drive that matches your motherboard model from MSI website, save the BIOS file into the computer. 2. And then follow the steps below to reboot and enter the flash mode. 3. Click on M-FLASH...
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... Buttons Voltage display ▶▶Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. ▶▶Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan.
... Buttons Voltage display ▶▶Current Temperature & Speed information Shows the current CPU temperature, system temperature and fans' speeds. ▶▶Fan control field This motherboard provides a fan speed control feature call Smart Fan.
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...;▶To delete a record, select the record that you to delete, and click the Trash Can icon. 62 Software Description allows you to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with date and time. ▶▶To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. Option Buttons - When finished...
...;▶To delete a record, select the record that you to delete, and click the Trash Can icon. 62 Software Description allows you to monitor your motherboard temperature and fan speed with date and time. ▶▶To make a history record: Select items and click the Record button. Option Buttons - When finished...
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...CENTER Remote Server. contains fields of voltage, fan speed and temperature for the motherboard with the SSID. 6. Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP address on your MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and OC functions are working... properly. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will pop-up. ●● ...
...CENTER Remote Server. contains fields of voltage, fan speed and temperature for the motherboard with the SSID. 6. Find the IP address on the SoftAP Management Setting area, and enter the IP address on your MSI® COMMAND CENTER APP to verify that monitoring and OC functions are working... properly. Information When click the Information button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW monitor icons will pop-up. ●● ...
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... launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you to select files to update. ●● System Information - LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. This tab allows you will download the appropriate drivers automatically. You can click the tab to... know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you don't need to search the drivers on the right...
... launch LIVE UPDATE 6, you to select files to update. ●● System Information - LIVE UPDATE 6 LIVE UPDATE 6 is an application for the MSI® system to update your system with LIVE UPDATE 6. This tab allows you will download the appropriate drivers automatically. You can click the tab to... know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. allows you to specify the frequency that LIVE UPDATE 6 remind you don't need to search the drivers on the right...
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... Soft AP button to ON and the Soft AP dialogue will pop up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the Soft AP function. Installing Cloud Storage M-CLOUD needs a connection to Google Drive or Dropbox in order to your available servers. To use this...
... Soft AP button to ON and the Soft AP dialogue will pop up Soft AP (optional) The Soft AP function is only available for the motherboard with the Soft AP function. Installing Cloud Storage M-CLOUD needs a connection to Google Drive or Dropbox in order to your available servers. To use this...
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...9679;● If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all memory modules and try to go over troubleshooting guide first to other USB port on the motherboard rear IO panel. ●● Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ●● Test with another known working graphics ... another known working speaker or headphone. The power is not on. ●● Connect the AC power cord to audio ports on the motherboard rear IO panel. The USB device is not working ●● Make sure your router. ●● Test with another known working power...
...9679;● If 3 long beeps are heard, remove all memory modules and try to go over troubleshooting guide first to other USB port on the motherboard rear IO panel. ●● Remove secondary speakers/ headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices. ●● Test with another known working graphics ... another known working speaker or headphone. The power is not on. ●● Connect the AC power cord to audio ports on the motherboard rear IO panel. The USB device is not working ●● Make sure your router. ●● Test with another known working power...