User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start
- Safety Information
- Specifications
- Package contents
- Block Diagram
- Rear I/O Panel
- Overview of Components
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
- CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Connector
- JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector
- JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
- JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
- JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
- Onboard LEDs
- Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
- UEFI BIOS
- RAID Configuration
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
- Troubleshooting
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Overview of Components
DIMM Slots
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
Channel A Channel B
DIMMA2 DIMMB2
Memory module installation recommendation
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Important
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Always insert memory modules in the DIMMA2 slot first.
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To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the
same type, number and density.
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Some memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value
when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial
Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory
frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.
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It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
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The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
and devices when overclocking.
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Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
DIMMB2 DIMMB2
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMA2
DIMMA2
DIMMA1