Thank you for purchasing the MSI
motherboard. This User Guide gives information about
board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and software
installation.
Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
Specifications ................................................................................................... 3
Package contents ............................................................................................ 6
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................. 7
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................7
Overview of Components ................................................................................ 8
CPU Socket .........................................................................................................9
DIMM Slots ........................................................................................................10
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots ......................................................................11
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ...............................................................12
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors....................................................................12
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .....................................................................................13
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors....................................................13
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors .........................................................................14
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector .....................................................................14
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~2: Fan Connectors ......................................................15
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector .......................................................................16
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...................................................................16
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector .........................................................................17
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .........................................................................17
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector........................................................................17
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper .......................................................18
EZ Debug LED: Debug LED indicators ..............................................................18
JRGB1: RGB LED strip connector .....................................................................18
BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 19
Entering BIOS Setup .........................................................................................19
Resetting BIOS ..................................................................................................20
Updating BIOS ...................................................................................................20
Software Description ..................................................................................... 21
Installing Windows
Installing Drivers ..............................................................................................21
Installing Utilities ..............................................................................................22
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