MSI Z270-A Pro (7A71-001R) user manual

Contents

1. Unpackingp. 1

   Thank you for buying the MSI® Z270-A PRO motherboard. Check to make sure your motherboard box contains the following items. If something is missing, contact…

2. Safety Informationp. 2

   y The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure…

3. Quick Startp. 3

   Intel® LGA 1151 CPU DDR4 Memory Graphics Card SATA Hard Disk Drive SATA DVD Drive A Package of Screws Phillips Screwdriver Chassis Power Supply Unit CPU Fan…

4. Specificationsp. 15

   CPU y Supports 7th/6th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® processors for Socket LGA1151 Chipset Intel® Z270 Chipset Memory…

5. Block Diagramp. 19
6. Rear I/O Panelp. 20

   PS/2 Port LAN Audio Ports DVI-D VGA USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen1 USB 3.1 Gen1 DisplayPort Link/ Activity LED Status Description Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data…

7. Overview of Componentsp. 23
8. BIOS Setupp. 36

   The default settings offer the optimal performance for system stability in normal conditions. You should always keep the default settings to avoid possible…

9. Software Descriptionp. 61

   Please download and update the latest utilities and drivers at www.msi.com Installing Windows® 7/ 8.1/ 10 1. Power on the computer. 2. Insert the Windows® 7/…

10. RAID Configurationp. 78

    Below are the different types of a RAID. RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across…

11. Troubleshootingp. 83

    Before sending the motherboard for RMA repair, try to go over troubleshooting guide first to see if your got similar symptoms as mentioned below. The power is…

12. Regulatory Noticesp. 84

    FCC Compliance Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC…

13. CPU_FAN1,SYS_FAN1~4, PUMP_FAN1: Fan Connectorsp. 32

    Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode. PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with…

14. CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectorsp. 30
15. CPU Socketp. 25

    Introduction to the LGA 1151 CPU The surface of the LGA 1151 CPU has two notches and a golden triangle to assist in correctly lining up the CPU for motherboard…

16. DIMM Slotsp. 26
17. JAUD1: Front Audio Connectorp. 33
18. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumperp. 34

    There is CMOS memory onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the motherboard to save system configuration data. If you want to clear the…

19. JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connectorp. 33

    This connector allows you to connect the chassis intrusion switch cable. Normal (default) Trigger the chassis intrusion event Using chassis intrusion detector…

20. JCOM1: Serial Port Connectorp. 30

    This connector allows you to connect the optional serial port with bracket.

21. JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectorsp. 29
22. JLPT1: Parallel Port Connectorp. 35

    This connector allows you to connect the optional parallel port with bracket. EZ Debug LED These LEDs indicate the status of key components during booting…

23. JTPM1: TPM Module Connectorp. 34

    This connector is for TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset…

24. JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectorsp. 31
25. JUSB3~4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectorsp. 31
26. M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)p. 28

    Installing M.2 module 1 2 3 30° 3. Tighten the base screw into the hole of the distance to the M.2 slot as the length your M.2 module. 4. Insert your M.2…

27. PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slotsp. 27

    PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x4 PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x1 x16 x16 x4 Multiple graphics cards…

28. SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectorsp. 29

    These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA5 SATA6 Important y The SATA1 port…