MSI Z97A GAMING 6 User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

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Preface

▍CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1

Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-2

Assembly Precautions ..........................................................................................1-3

Motherboard Specications ..................................................................................1-4

Connectors Quick Guide ...................................................................................... 1-7

Back Panel Quick Guide ......................................................................................1-9

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..........................................................................1-11

Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU ..............................................................1-11

CPU & Heatsink Installation .........................................................................1-12

Memory ..............................................................................................................1-15

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule .......................................................... 1-15

Mounting Screw Holes .......................................................................................1-16

Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-17

JPWR1~2: ATX Power Connectors .............................................................1-17

Expansion Slots .................................................................................................1-18

PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots ................................................................1-18

Video/ Graphics Cards ...................................................................................... 1-19

Single Video Card Installation ......................................................................1-19

Internal Connectors ............................................................................................1-20

SATA1~6: SATA Connectors ......................................................................1-20

M2_1: M.2 Port ............................................................................................1-21

SATA_EXP1: SATA Express Port ...............................................................1-21

CPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3: Fan Power Connectors .................................... 1-22

JFP1, JFP2: System Panel Connectors ...................................................... 1-23

JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-24

JUSB3~4: USB 3.0 Expansion Connectors ................................................. 1-24

JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector .............................................................. 1-25

JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector ......................................................... 1-25

AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector ................................................ 1-26

JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ................................................................1-26

JCOM1: Serial Port Connector ....................................................................1-27

Jumper ...............................................................................................................1-28

JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper .......................................................................1-28

Switch .................................................................................................................1-29

AUD_SW1: Audio Power Switch ..................................................................1-29

LED Status Indicators ........................................................................................1-30

LED Status Table .........................................................................................1-30

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